The sign marking the trail to the Kleinlitzner via ferrata

To get to the Via Ferrata from the nearby Saarbrücker Hütte, start out on the trail going west, towards the Seelücke pass. The turn-off to the Via Ferrata is after about 300m, and this sign marks the spot. The approach trail turns north, sidling up the mountain slopes for a few minutes before reaching the start of the Via Ferrata. It's grade B/C, which puts it well well beyond mere hiking, but with the proper gear most hikers that can handle a bit of exposure can still do it. 20 July 2013.