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

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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: August 7, 2026

Tips

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

Waypoints

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

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

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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, …

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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 …

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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

4.97 km

2.34 km

2.17 km

590 m

149 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

2.26 km

1.87 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,880 m)

Lowest point (1,970 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

8°C

4°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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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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