Via Ferratas
in the Salzkammergut
Climbing through the Salzkammergut - that's the new goal!
With its 8 regions, the Salzkammergut offers a large number of unique via ferratas that are definitely worth discovering. Thanks to the large selection of trails suitable for every level of difficulty, the via ferratas in the Salzkammergut offer something for every target group.
Of course, the latest safety equipment must be used for all via ferrata - at least a harness, via ferrata set and helmet. Publishers, property owners, recommenders, builders and maintainers are not liable for accidents of any kind.
List of via ferratas by difficulty
So that you can find the right via ferrata for you, we list the difficulty scale in detail below. Thus, the tours can be better coordinated and risks can be eliminated.
Sufficient handles and steps, sloping to slightly steep railings, only short vertical sections. Suitable for beginners.
Interplay of flat and steep terrain. Short strenuous passages are possible. Good parking and rest areas.
Steep terrain, with vertical, partly exposed sections. Steps and handles are small. Strenuous passages are the rule. Tas places are small but available.
Exposed and steep passages are the norm. Few places to rest. Very good physical condition and via ferrata experience are required.
Rocky terrain extreme! Exposed, overhanging spots. No places to rest except by hanging a harness. Very good physical condition and via ferrata experience are required!
Info videos from the Austrian Alpine Club on the subject of via ferratas
What do you need to climb a via ferrata? A brief overview of the necessary equipment.
How does a via ferrata set work? What forces act on our body when we fall? Structure, function and mode of action of via ferrata sets quickly explained.
What is there to consider when planning a via ferrata? Length, difficulty, current conditions and the group are key elements to consider when planning. Everything about tour planning!
How do you climb a via ferrata and which rules of conduct must be observed? the correct climbing technique, correct use of the via ferrata set and critical situations such as overtaking are explained here.
What is the difference between category A and E via ferratas? Typical features and illustrative examples of via ferratas of various difficulties.
Via ferrata guide
