Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Via Ferrata Burgstall

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Tour description

The rockfalls of the Burgstall south face near Pürgg form a well-known and popular climbing garden. The Burgstall via ferrata was built as an access and descent route for the various climbing routes, but offers some interesting, well-secured passages. The descent from Burgstall leads to the dreamy village of Pürgg with its famous St John's Chapel, making it a beautiful circular tour with via ferrata experience.

Note:

Also suitable for children and beginners, but only with via ferrata equipment.

Times:

Via Ferrata - 0:40 h
Time to Base - 0:05 h
Time from Top - 0:40 h
Total - 1:30 h

The tour

Starting and end point Parking lot Klettergarten Burgstall

Tour characteristics

Fitness (2/6)

Information

Distance: 2.34 km

Duration: 1 h 30 min

Ascent: 224 m

Descent: 224 m

highest point: 878 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

Approach:

From the car park, follow the climbing tracks uphill to the via ferrata sign and continue left to the start.

Descent:

On a beautiful forest path you reach the lovely village of Pürgg with the historic St John's Chapel. From here, a hiking trail leads to Unterburg and back to the starting point.

From the north:

On the B 145 after the tunnel, take the first right towards Untergrimming. Immediately after entering the village, follow an access road on the right (signs: "Klettergarten").

From the west south and east:

On the B 320 to Trautenfels there enter the traffic circle and take the exit B 146 in the direction of Salzkammergut. After 500 meters turn left to the village Untergrimming. Immediately after entering the village, follow an access road on the right (signs: "Klettergarten").

free parking at the starting point

Public Transport Stops:

Untergrimming Bundesstraße
Pürgg Bahnhof

Timetable information at www.verbundlinie.at

Hiking via Ferrata routes is a demanding sport in rugged terrain. For your safety, please observe the following rules:

Via Ferrata routes are demanding and require a good level of fitness, no hight vertigo and sure-footedness.
Always use a helmet and, a via Ferrata kit to attach yourself to the safety rope. Many mountain rescue missions are a result of carelessness and bad weather conditions.
Many routes require most of the day. When planning a tour, always include the possibility of a sudden change of weather. Be prepared: carry spare clothing and a good stock of food supplies.
Always show respect towards fellow mountaineers. Inform them about possible dangers if need be.
Take care of our environment. Only take photographs and memories with you - leave no trace.

Comlete Via Ferrata equipment an helmet.