Fixed rope routes around Lake Hallstatt in Austria - © Outdoor Leadership

Via Ferrata

© Krauß | Klettersteige in der UNESCO Welterberegion Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Klettersteig am Gosausee

Excursion Weather & Mountain Weather -
For all those who want to go high

When hiking or climbing in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, it is always an advantage to keep an eye on the current mountain weather. Whether it's a sightseeing trip to the 2000 meter high Krippenstein to the "5Fingers" viewing platform, a family hike on the Zwieselalm in Gosau or a climbing tour on the “Seewand” in Hallstatt. We keep an eye on the current mountain weather for you.

  • Service Weather
    Mountain and excursion weather
    Weather forecast for the coming days
    Wednesday
    Dense clouds will bring rain at times almost everywhere.
    Hardly any sunshine.
    Daily highs only up to 24 degrees.
    On the mountains up to 12 degrees.
    Thursday
    Still quite rainy.
    Significantly cooler: only 16 degrees.
    On the mountains at 9 degrees.
    Don't forget rain protection!
    Friday
    Less rain, more sun.
    The maximum values: 21 to 26 degrees.
    On the mountains up to 13 degrees.
    Saturday / Sunday
    The weekend will bring a lot of sun.
    Over long stretches even cloudless.
    Midsummer warm with 25 to 30 degrees.
    Best mountain and excursion weather!
    More weather
    here...
    Note
    Edited mountain weather report.
    Compiled by meteorologists.
    Subject to change

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…

The most popular via ferratas in the Salzkammergut

Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata

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

Family via ferrata "Little Bear" in Obertraun

“Seewand” Via Ferrata on Lake Hallstatt

Echernwald Via Ferrata

Mountain Climb „Großer Donnerkogel“

Ewige Wand Via Ferrata

Five Lakes Via Ferrata on the Katrin near Bad Ischl

© Outdoor Leadership | Klettersteig Katrin in Bad Ischl

Lake Gosau “Laserer Alpin” Via Ferrata

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

Schmied Via Ferrata Gosau

© Alpin Laserer | Schmied Klettersteig Gosau

Family via ferrata "Little Bear" in Obertraun

Children and Youngsters Via Ferrata in Gosau

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Via ferrata on the Feuerkogel in Ebensee

© Outdoor Leadership  | Klettersteige beim Klettern im Salzkammergut: Impressionen vom HTL Wels Klettersteig am Feuerkogel in Ebensee bei einem Urlaub am Traunsee.

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