Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata
News from the "Dachstein Krippenstein" Montain in Obertraun
The Dachstein Krippenstein adventure mountain in Obertraun will start its daily summer operation on Wednesday, 1 May
Here's what you need to know by now!
Open:
Section 1 to the Cave Worlds from 1 May 2024
Section 2 to the Skywalk "5Fingers" will follow on 11.5.2024.
New from 1.5.2024: The Schönbergalm (name of the alpine pasture) presents itself with a new concept especially for families and groups. For the first time in the history of the Dachstein Salzkammergut mountain railways, the mountain railways will operate the restaurant themselves, as well as the Dachstein Krippenstein mountain restaurant from 11 May 2024 with an equally new concept and unique cuisine with a mix of regional, seasonal and international specialties at 2,100 meters above sea level with a view of the Dachstein glacier.
Of course 365 ticket: The year-round ticket for the 6 summer mountain railways and 3 ski areas of the BBDS (Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut) is currently available for only € 629.00 (young people 375.00 and children € 219.00, a separate year-round ticket is also offered for the dogs). All information here: www.dachstein.at/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/natuerlich-365-ticket or on www.bbds.at. With the Natur 365 ticket you can travel for only € 1.72 per day with all the facilities of the mountain railways.
Awarded for the cable car
The Dachstein Krippenstein cable car in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt has been awarded as one of the best Austrian summer mountain ranges. By fulfilling 160 criteria, the Dachstein Krippenstein has been certified as one of the best Austrian summer mountain railways. The seal of approval is a promise of quality to the guests and the region. The Dachstein Krippenstein was able to convince with innovative offers such as the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, the Mammoth Cave, the 5fingers viewing platform and the World Heritage Spiral.
The seal of approval is an initiative of the Association of Cable Cars of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and has stood for quality, cooperation and the sustainable development of the alpine mountain summer for over 20 years. Only those mountain railways that guarantee their guests innovative and carefree nature experiences on the mountain through a variety of offers are awarded. The Dachstein Krippenstein was particularly convincing in the category Panorama & Nature Experience.
Athletic Alpine adventure out on the via ferrata on the Krippenstein
Thrills and rushes of pure adrenaline out on the wire of the new ‘Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata’! The new fixed rope course on the Dachstein Krippenstein, a high point for any fan of the Alps, affords an unforgettable Alpine adventure with a vast breathtaking view from the Inner Salzkammergut as far out as the Dachstein Glacier
The access point to the new via ferrata can be found just 20 minutes away from the mountain station for the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car. The new Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata can be traversed across two courses at varying levels of difficulty (Blue/Dachstein Gams and Orange/Nordwand), and following its wire cables and footholds unravels a tremendous Alpine experience. Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata: climbing route info Fixed rope cours Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata..
Safety on the rock face
In recent years rock climbing has developed encouragingly strong and each year inspires more and more people. Its versatility means you get a taste of everything: whether hard tracks in the Boulder room or indoor climbing hall, long routes with alpine ambience or leisurely tours on a sunny cliff - in climbing, regardless of age, everyone finds their individual conditions. Safety guidelines play an important role in enabling you to enjoy this fascination to the full. The best advice for "correct" climbing in the Salzkammergut region can be found here.
Adventure world for cavers and mountaineering fanatics
Whether you take a short trip with the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car to sunbathe on the vast Gjadalm, or visit the "Lodge am Krippenstein" for the unique panoramic view of the impressive Dachstein mountains - unforgettable mountain moments that can simply not be missed during a holiday in the Salzkammergut! Mountaineers of all ages will find a perfectly marked network of trails and unforgettable nature experiences at over 2,000 m: hiking on the Nature Trail via the Wiesberghaus to Hallstatt, a tour of discovery through the impressive karst landscape on the Heilbronner circular trail or a hike with overnight stay to the Simonyhütte. Many unforgettable sights, such as the spectacular "5fingers" viewing platform, the ship-shaped World Heritage spiral, fascinating cave worlds, or the iconic prehistoric shark, complete the wide range of excursions in the Dachstein hiking world. The mountains are calling - when will you call back?