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Via Ferrata: Mountaineering in the sunset
Climbing in Austria
What to expect from a climbing adventure in Austria? A combination of adrenaline thrill and stunning views, filled with moments, that make your heart beat faster but let you find serenity at the same time.
Outdoor experiences in a picture-perfect scenery with breathtaking views, that's how we know and love our holidays in Austria. Crave an adrenaline rush as a bonus? Say no more. Whether you find that special something on a via ferrata at lofty heights or a high ropes course with the whole family - Austria's variety of venturesome climbing experiences has got you covered.
If you are looking for an adventure in alpine terrain without much climbing experience, a well-secured via ferrata is the perfect choice. You don't need to be a professional climber to master via ferratas up to difficulty level C or D. "An introductory course and some practice is all you need", that's what die-hard via ferrata climbers say.
Via Ferrata "Gauablickhöhle"
On the way to the summit of the Sulzfluh in the Vorarlberg Montafon, the well-known mixture of anticipation and excitement arises. A final check, a few warm-up exercises before the carabiner clicks into the guide and off we go, higher and higher. Like a labyrinth, the path winds its way through the 350 meters of cold darkness, before the daylight flashes in from the cave exit and a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains awaits. Once you reach the top, you know you have accomplished something amazing.
- Valley location: parking lot in Latschau (1,044 m) or mountain station of the Golmer cable car
- Difficulty: 3,5/C
- Height of the entrance: 2.170 m
- Altitude difference of the via ferrata: 260 m
- Length of the cave: 350 m
- Total duration of the ascent on the via ferrata: 1.5 hours
What to pack for your via ferrata adventure
Austria's most beautiful via ferratas
Keep gaining height as you make your way up over iron steps, ladders or along wire ropes and marvel at magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. The effort of an exhausting via ferrata is always worth it.
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Koschuta Felsklettern media_content.tooltip.skippedCarinthia: Via ferrata "Bella Vista" to the Hohe Leier near Spittal an der Drau
This one lives up to its name. The partly quite boldly designed climb leads to the Hohe Leier and features airy climbing passages. Bella vista is guaranteed!
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Adler via ferrata on the Karkopf in Telfs media_content.tooltip.skippedTirol: Via ferrata "Adler" to the Karkopf in Telfs
Also known as "the pearl among via ferratas". It certainly requires some skill and stamina, however, the scenery is worth every strenuous step.
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After taking the Gosaukamm cable car up, you will overcome 1,100 meters in altitude in 2 stages. Highlight: the 40-meter panoramic sky ladder.
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Via ferrata Drachenwand (dragon wall) Via ferrata Drachenwand (dragon wall)media_content.tooltip.skippedUpper Austria: Via ferrata "Drachenwand" in Mondsee
Via ferrata with medium difficulty, which is a great option for intermediates. The summit offers a fantastic view over the lake district and the surrounding mountains.
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Great via ferrata leading over a gorge, with rope bridge and flying fox. The impressive views into the Kitzlochklamm are a unique experience.
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"Johann"-via ferrata at Dachstein mountain media_content.tooltip.skippedStyria: Via ferratas in Ramsau near Schladming
The region is considered the "cradle of via ferratas". Ladders and stirrups lead up 20 spectacular steep faces.
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Riegersburg Castle in Styria Riegersburg, Steiermarkmedia_content.tooltip.skippedStyria: Via ferratas to the Riegersburg rock
In the middle of the Southern Styrian Hills, on the plateau of a volcanic rock, the impressive Riegersburg is enthroned. Several via ferratas lead up the rock to the medieval building.
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Via ferrata safety
In order to master a via ferrata safely and without any incidents, the following rules should always be observed.
Climbing on ice
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The very skilled climber won't take winter as an excuse to stop: In Austria's alpine regions, a series of rock faces await. Waterfalls that tumble down in summer turn into magnificent icefalls in winter. When the ice glows in different shades of blue, turquoise and purple in the sun, its surface begins to soften slightly - ideal conditions to hold carabiners. Equipped with ice axes and crampons, ice climbers eagerly look forward to these days to conquer the mirror-smooth walls.
Austria's most action-packed high ropes courses
It takes some skill and courage to fumble and shimmy your way over obstacles and bridges, slides and traverses. But with rope and beam constructions, climbing towers and balance beams, moving around high up in the trees is great fun. After a while, the well-known tummy tingle often becomes a welcome companion.
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