Via Ferrata Burgstall
Tour description
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
Map, elevation profile & further information
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.
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- Untergrimming Bundesstraße
- Pürgg Bahnhof
Timetable information at www.verbundlinie.at
- 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.
- Summer leisure map EAST- available in all info offices of the TV Schladming-Dachstein
- Via ferrata- Atlas Österreich Schall Verlag (only available in German)
- Via ferratas - TV Schladming-Dachstein
