Schladming

Franzi Via Ferrata Reiteralm

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Tour description

The Franz Klettersteig on the Reiteralm is the first via ferrata in the Schladminger Tauern. It is a via ferrata with several variants and a sporty route through the vertical Gasselwand between the existing hiking paths of the Reiteralm Rundwanderweg. It shouldn't be underestimated; The toughest passagae is in the upper section and demands major reliance on the steel cable. Good in combination with a hike to the top of the Rippetegg, with unique scenersy including constant views of the Dachstein massif.

The tour

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Tour characteristics

Exposition:

Distance: 350 m Climbing time: 1 h

Information

Elevation at the starting point: 1740 m

Hiking time to the starting point: 30 min

Elevation at the entrance: 1800 m

Elevation gain on the via ferrata: 200 m

Elevation at the exit: 2000 m

Walking time (descent): 45 min

highest point: 2001 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

From the Preunegg Jet mountain station, hike for about half an hour towards Spiegelsee. At the junction towards Untersee, the trailhead is located directly above the path by a bench.

Upon exiting the via ferrata, turn right (north) and follow the Gasselhöhe back to the starting point at the Preunegg Jet mountain station. Alternatively, take the slightly longer descent to the left (south) to Rippetegg and then back to the mountain station via Spiegelsee.

Approximately 4 km West of Schladming take exit Pichl from highway B320 Ennstalbundesstraße and continue on Preuneggstraße road towards Reiteralm. Taking a couple of switchbacks you reach the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola which also operates in summer (operating times at www.reiteralm.at).

Otherwise continue on Reiteralmstraße road (toll road) to Eiskarhütte, Reiteralmhütte or Gasselhöh'-Hütte huts.

Parking is available at the valley terminal of Preunegg Jet gondola as well as at the huts of Eiskarhütte, Reiteralmhütte or Gasselhöh'-Hütte.

From Schladming take the Bike & Hiking bus Reiteralm via Rohrmoos: www.planaibus.at

Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe offers a bus connection to the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: www.rvb.at

From there take the cable-car (operating times at www.reiteralm.at) to the top.