Via Ferrata

Even Novices need Experience

Head for the heights while climbing! The first steps on the steep rockface are a real experience. The region around Lake Hallstatt and the Gosau Valley offers numerous well-secured routes for climbing for climbers of all abilities. The fabulous views from the top are not even the best part. The UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut in Austria makes an ideal base for beginner and intermediate pleasure climbers. The only limits in the mountains of Hallstatt, Gosau, Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt and Obertraun are your own ability. Be warned - this sport can become addictive. Countless via ferratas offer beginners and seasoned climbers magical panoramic views of the majestic mountains of UNESCO World heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. The best tours following at a glance…

Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata

Obertraun | 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!

© Kraft | Dachstein Gams: Klettersteig rund um den Gipfel des Krippensteins. Ein Atemberaubende Klettererlebnis zur Aussichtsplattform “5fingers“.

Family via ferrata "Little Bear" in Obertraun

The family via ferrata on the 2000 meter high Krippenstein in Obertraun is the perfect beginner's via ferrata for children and beginners and besides a bit of adrenaline, offers a special mountain experience for the whole family.

Seewand fixed rope course

Hallstatt/Obertraun | Seewand Climb: It is permanently being maintained, and has a difficulty rating of D to E (on a scale from A to E), and as such is one of the most challenging rock climbs in the entire Alpine world.

Echernwald Via Ferrata

Hallstatt | Echern Valley: The brand new via ferrata in Hallstatt is certain to be an exciting challenge for keen rock climbers. Attention! "Echerntalwand" via ferrata in Hallstatt is closed due to a forest fire.

Mountain Climb „Großer Donnerkogel“

Gosau | Donnerkogel: Conquer approximately 1100 metres of climbing and rugged mountain crags up to 400 m in height. This mountain climb is divided into three sections of varying degrees of difficulty. Brand new: 40-meter-long "Jacob’s ladder".

Ewige Wand Via Ferrata

Bad Goisern | Ewige-Wand-Klettersteig: A short but nevertheless very exposed via ferrata, which, on its own, is less interesting. However, this climb can be combined with the original "Leadership Klettersteig"“ to the summit of the Predigstuhl along a marked footpath.

Katrin Via Ferrata

Bad Ischl | The new via ferrata high above Bad Ischl offers a breath-taking view of no less than five lakes and of course of Dachstein Mountain.

© Outdoor Leadership | Klettersteig Katrin in Bad Ischl

Lake Gosau Fixed Rope Route

Gosau | Laserer alpin-Klettersteig: Directly above the "Gosausee", this rock climb allows you to enjoy stunning views of the majestic Dachstein - throughout the whole day.

© Krauß | Klettersteige im Salzkammergut: Laserer Alpin Klettersteig am Gosausee

Schmied Fixed Rope Route in Gosau

Gosau | This via ferrata is situated close to the Gosau valley. Of medium difficulty and easy access, the via ferrata can be accessed, easily and safely, even when the weather is not so good.

© Alpin Laserer | Schmied Klettersteig Gosau

Family via ferrata "Little Bear" in Obertraun

Attersee fixed rope route Mahdlgupf

Weissenbach on Lake attersee | The route along the enormous "White Wall", does demand a certain level of physical fitness - almost 1200 rope metres lead to the ascent directly alongside the crest!