Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Via Ferrata Burgstall

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

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Tour characteristics
Exposition:
Via ferrata length: 350 m Climbing time: 40 min
Information
Elevation at the starting point: 655 m
Hiking time to the starting point: 5 min
Elevation at the entrance: 694 m
Elevation gain on the via ferrata: 150 m
Elevation at the exit: 839 m
Walking time (descent): 45 min
highest point: 878 m
Best season
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Map, elevation profile & further information

From the parking lot, follow the trail markers uphill to the right to the via ferrata sign and continue left to the start of the via ferrata.
A pleasant forest path leads to the charming village of Pürgg with its 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:
  • by bus: Untergrimming Bundesstraße 
  • by train: Pürgg Bahnhof

Timetable information at www.verbundlinie.at

Wheather predicition

today
15.06.2026
Mountain 11 °C
Valley 21 °C
Precipitation
Probability
60 %
Amount
1.6 l/m²
Wind speed
Nordwest
10 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
10.5 h
Sunrise
05:06 o clock
Sunset
21:03 o clock

First variable with showers, drying up and sunny in the afternoon.

tomorrow
16.06.2026
Mountain 14 °C
Valley 23 °C
Precipitation
Probability
60 %
Amount
1.8 l/m²
Wind speed
West
10 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
5.6 h
Sunrise
05:06 o clock
Sunset
21:03 o clock

Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.

day after tomorrow
17.06.2026
Mountain 15 °C
Valley 25 °C
Precipitation
Probability
55 %
Amount
1.7 l/m²
Wind speed
Nordwest
15 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
8.4 h
Sunrise
05:06 o clock
Sunset
21:04 o clock

First variable with showers, becoming drier and brighter in the afternoon.

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