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Langkofelscharte – Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata loop from Plattkofelhütte - Rifugio Sasso Piatto

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Kastelruth - Castelrotto

Langkofelscharte – Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata loop from Plattkofelhütte - Rifugio Sasso Piatto

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Langkofelscharte – Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata loop from Plattkofelhütte - Rifugio Sasso Piatto

05:45

10.2km

1,010m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.54 km for 590 m

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Start point

Restaurant

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1.48 km

View of Plattkofel and Langkofel

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sassolungo with its 3,181 meters is the highest mountain of the Sassolungo group in the Val Gardena Dolomites. From here you have a great view of the impressive mountain, which looks really huge from "bottom".

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3.20 km

Langkofelscharte

Highlight • Mountain Pass

There is also a via ferrata and several huts for refreshments.

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4.25 km

Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

Despite the low technical difficulties (B/C, 1+), the Oskar Schuster Steig is a serious mountain tour that requires appropriate experience, surefootedness and skill. It is not recommended for beginners, children, families or occasional hikers.

Route description:
From the usually existing entry snowfield on a ramp, initially secured (A/B), then climb up to a gully with easy climbing (1+). Secured with a rope (B) over the gully, then climb on a ledge on the right edge or in the gully (longer 1 and 1+). From the ledge, steeply (B/C) onto a ledge (B), on this to a wall (B/C), at the top slightly to the right (B) to the spread step (B). Over a wall (B) and at the top of the edge (B) into a scree cirque. Go to the other side to the yellow wall. On brackets (B) higher up to the ladder (A), after the ladder you come to a narrow gap (B/C). After the crack, climb up to the ledge via two wall steps (B/C and B). Go left on the ledge and climb higher in the gully (1). The gully becomes wider, climb higher on the right edge of the gully (up to 1+). Before the summit ridge there is a rock tower, to the left of the rock tower go through the crack (1+) onto the summit ridge and walk the last few meters on the normal route to the summit cross.

Oskar Schuster was one of the German climbing pioneers in the Dolomites. In 1895 he marked a daring ascent along the walls of the Plattkofel.

Source: bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/oskar-schuster-klettersteig-langkofel

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4.27 km

Langkofel Hut (Rifugio Vicenza)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Stunning Dolomite landscape between Sassolungo and Plattkofel with a wonderful view far over the Alpe di Siusi and the main ridge of the Alps.

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5.46 km

Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata on Sassopiatto

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Strong climb! Traditionally, after the Saxon namesake, a mixture of wire rope insured sections and free climbing areas. Top!

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5.97 km

Plattkofel / Sasso Piatto Summit

Highlight • Summit

Sassopiatto is the peak that actually separates Val Gardena from Val di Fassa. Its summit, at almost 3000 meters above sea level, offers a splendid panorama of the nearby Sassolungo, the Marmolada group and the Catinaccio. The normal route, which develops along the wide and stony east face, with never excessive and always constant slopes, does not present any technical difficulty and is therefore very popular. The path, marked with red stamps and stone cairns, climbs with steep hairpin bends, without pauses and without the possibility of error. Some 1st degree passages invite you to use your hands. At the end, go around the ridge on the right until you reach the outlet from which the historic Oskar Schuster via ferrata ascends. After passing the notch you arrive at the summit cross via easy rocks (1h from the Sasso Piatto refuge with a good pace). Below us the impressive precipice that separates from the long blade of rock of the Sassolungo. Fantastic views on Punta Grohmann and Innerkofler allow you to glimpse Piz Boè and the Marmolada, while across the board the panorama runs from Val Gardena to the Odle, from the Alpe di Siusi to the Denti di Terra Rossa to the Catinaccio, from Lagorai to the Monzoni.

NOTES: normal route uphill with dog on a leash.

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8.38 km

Plattkofel Hut (Rifugio Sasso Piatto)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Plattkofelhütte is a large, modern refuge on the Alpe di Siusi. Here you have a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding mountain ranges and the beautiful landscape of Europe's largest high alpine pasture with its numerous sheep and calves. The cabin is still fairly new and therefore comfortable. You can eat delicious here and then stay in a rustic bed and breakfast or in comfortable rooms. The hut is open from June to October. Information and booking: plattkofel.com/en/plattkofelhuette/willkommen.html

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9.70 km

Haflinger Horses on the Alpe di Siusi

Highlight • Natural

Throughout the tour we repeatedly encountered herds of beautiful Haflingers and foals. Especially nice for horse-loving children.

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10.2 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

2.47 km

2.14 km

607 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

2.22 km

1.82 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,880 m)

Lowest point (1,970 m)

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Comments

June 14, 2025,Oskar Schuster KS auf den Plattkofel

The Oskar Schuster via ferrata truly blew me away with its scenery. And given the current situation, it really challenged me.

The via ferrata on the Sassopiatto is rated B/C. There's also unprotected, easy climbing up to grade 1+.

The view along the trail is impressively beautiful. However, in spring (and even late into summer), snowfields can persist. This applies …

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September 15, 2025,Plattkofel - langkofelhütte zur plattkofelhütte

Great tour at the Williams Hut. Ascent to the Langkofel Hut, then to the Oscar Schuster via ferrata b/c with 1+ climbing sections on the Plattkofel. Descent via the Plattkofel Hut to the Williams Hut.

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June 18, 2022,Oskar Schuster Klettersteig

3:30 net time, gross to summit 4 hours and down 1:30

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Langkofelscharte – Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata loop from Plattkofelhütte - Rifugio Sasso Piatto

View of Plattkofel and Langkofel

Langkofelscharte

Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata

Langkofel Hut (Rifugio Vicenza)

Oskar Schuster Via Ferrata on Sassopiatto

Plattkofel / Sasso Piatto Summit

Plattkofel Hut (Rifugio Sasso Piatto)

Haflinger Horses on the Alpe di Siusi

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