--- title: Via Ferrata in Salzkammergut url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas.html" description: "Discover the exciting via ferrata routes in Salzkammergut! Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers, our trails offer thrills and breathtaking views. Plan your next climbing holiday in a spectacular mountain landscape." image: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/Krippenstein_Klettersteig_059.jpg" date: 2019-07-31 modified: 2024-11-14 --- # Via Ferrata in 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. © Open copyright © Schwierigkeit A Close copyright ![Gelbe Fläche](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/c/csm_Schwierigkeit-A_a3d4d96009.jpg "Schwierigkeit A") A-Easy Sufficient handles and steps, sloping to slightly steep railings, only short vertical sections. Suitable for beginners. [ Zur Tour ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/index.php?id=13990&L=0) © Open copyright © Schwierigkeit B Close copyright ![Blaue Fläche](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/2/csm_Schwierigkeit-B_2f85244ce6.jpg "Schwierigkeit B") B-Medium Interplay of flat and steep terrain. Short strenuous passages are possible. Good parking and rest areas. [ Zur Tour ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/index.php?id=13843) © Open copyright © Schwierigkeit C Close copyright ![Rote Fläche](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/4/csm_Schwierigkeit-C_0969d73357.jpg "Schwierigkeit C") C-Heavy Steep terrain, with vertical, partly exposed sections. Steps and handles are small. Strenuous passages are the rule. Tas places are small but available. [ zur Tour ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/index.php?id=13844) © Open copyright © Schwierigkeit D Close copyright ![Schwarz Fläche](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/5/csm_Schwierigkeit-D_ccb45a77fd.jpg "Schwierigkeit D") D-Very difficult Exposed and steep passages are the norm. Few places to rest. Very good physical condition and via ferrata experience are required. [ Zur Tour ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/index.php?id=13845) © Open copyright © Schwierigkeit E Close copyright ![Grüne Fläche](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/8/csm_Schwierigkeit-E_ea2b528eae.jpg "Schwierigkeit E") E-Extreme 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! [ Zur Tour ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/index.php?id=13991&L=0) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Climbing and bouldering gyms in the Salzkammergut ------------------------------------------------- [ ![Bad Ischl climbing hall in the K3 sports centre in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a climbing wall with different coloured holds and ledges on which several people are climbing. The wall appears to be placed in an interior space, with walls made of cement and rocks that form a striking design.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Naturfreunde Bad Ischl") K3 climbing hall Bad Ischl ----------------------------- ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/430013910/climbing-hall-at-the-k3-sportscenter.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Naturfreunde Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![A climbing wall with colorful holds in a climbing gym. A climber hangs on the wall while two spectators watch.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Mirja Geh Copyright: Mirja Geh") Climbing box Bad Mitterndorf ------------------------------- ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/200779/boulderbox-bad-mitterndorf.html) © Open copyright © Urheber: Mirja Geh Copyright: Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![Climbing hall, Attergauer leisure centre, St. Georgen im Attergau, Salzkammergut](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Victoria Hofauer") Leisure centre St. Georgen ----------------------------- ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025112/climbing-hall-bouldering-in-freizi-st-georgen.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Victoria Hofauer Close copyright [ ![Katrin Kletterhalle powered by Alpenverein in Bad Ischl: The picture shows a large wooden building with traditional roof structures. The building complex has several floors and features large lettering on the façade.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Bettina Gangl") Indoor via ferrata facility Katrin ------------------------------------- ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/202613/katrin-climbing-hall-powered-by-oeav.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Bettina Gangl Close copyright [ ![Climbing wall in a hall](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Wildbild") Climbing hall Mondsee ------------------------ ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/430018039/indoor-climbing-wall-mondsee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Wildbild Close copyright [ ![Climbing hall Steinbach](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Helmut Auerbach") Steinbach Hall ----------------- ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/200008/steinbach-hall.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Helmut Auerbach Close copyright [ ![Naturfreunde Vorchdorf Kletterhalle Outdoor](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Naturfreunde Vorchdorf") ASKÖ climbing hall Vorchdorf ------------------------------- ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014101/kletterhalle-vorchdorf.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Naturfreunde Vorchdorf Close copyright [ ![Boulderwand außen](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: ASKÖ TSV St. Konrad") St Konrad bouldering wall ---------------------------- ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027454/boulder-wall-in-st-konrad.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: ASKÖ TSV St. Konrad Close copyright [ ![Peter & Dominik](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: stoablock") stoablock Bouldering hall Gmunden ------------------------------------ ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029632/stoablock-boulderhalle-gmunden.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: stoablock Close copyright Info videos from the Austrian Alpine Club on the subject of via ferratas ======================================================================== © Open copyright © Klettersteig ©werbegams Close copyright ![Einen Frau klettert an einer Felswand entlang. Im Hintergrund befinden sich Berge und ein bewölkter Himmel. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/8/csm_klettersteig-mondsee__c_werbegams_126fb5a741.jpg "Klettersteig ©werbegams") The right gear What do you need to climb a via ferrata? A brief overview of the necessary equipment. [ Equipment video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS4mkag-x_A) © Open copyright © Klettersteig Feuerkogel ©Susanne Nöhammer Close copyright ![An einem Kletterseil hängt ein grüner Karabiner. Im Hintergrund befindet sich ein heller Fels und ein Baum. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/c/csm_K-Klettersteig_Feuerkogel_Susanne_Noehammer_109f2298a5.jpg "Klettersteig Feuerkogel ©Susanne Nöhammer") The via ferrata set 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. [ Safety video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5uqezX4of0) © Open copyright © Klettern im Salzkammergut ©werbegams Close copyright ![Zwei Frauen klettern einen steile Felswand hinauf. Im Hintergrund erstrecken sich Wälder und Berge in den leicht bewölkten Himmel.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/d/csm_klettern-01__c_werbegams_c8c2704ba1.jpg "Klettern im Salzkammergut ©werbegams") The tour planning 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! [ Tour planning video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djnMtQmHlw4) © Open copyright © Klettern im Salzkammergut ©werbegams Close copyright ![Eine Frau klettern einen felsigen Weg hinauf. Im Hintergrund befinden sich Berge und grüne Wälder. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/0/csm_klettern__c_werbegams_b3fd248e05.jpg "Klettern im Salzkammergut ©werbegams") On the way on the via ferrata 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. [ Via ferrata video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxSzG7TmWPg) © Open copyright © Krippenstein Klettersteig ©werbegams Close copyright ![Drei Personen klettern eine felsige Wand hinauf. Im Hintergrund befinden sich Wiesen, Wälder und ein See. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/4/csm_04-Krippenstein-Klettersteig__c_werbegams_701f4e8769.jpg "Krippenstein Klettersteig ©werbegams") Types and difficulties What is the difference between category A and E via ferratas? Typical features and illustrative examples of via ferratas of various difficulties. [ Video difficulty ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvDUq-zZNfQ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Via ferrata guide ----------------- [ ![](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/9/csm_Klettersteige_2024_d9ddf29e00.jpg) ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/1_Logos_Grafiken/Klettersteigfuehrer_2024.pdf) [Order via ferrata guide](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/catalogues/brochures.html) [Via ferrata guide PDF](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/1_Logos_Grafiken/Klettersteigfuehrer_2024.pdf)