Ramsau am Dachstein

Via Ferrata Gjaidstein

Data:

Important Information

The via ferrata is regularly inspected for technical safety. However, conditions on the via ferrata and the approach are weather-dependent, and additional equipment (e.g., crampons) may be necessary in addition to the standard via ferrata gear.

Tour description

Very beautiful, easy and well-secured summit ascent to one of most scenic lookout points close to the Dachstein cable car. The via ferrata leads you along the mostly not-too-steepsouth ridge of the Hoher Gjaidstein in the process. The ridge hike to the Kleiner Gjaidstein is eas,with some passages providing permanent safety features.

Comments:

Due to the short hike from the mountain station of the Dachstein cable car along with the minimal technical difficulty, also highly suited for beginners and childern. However, please bear in mind the elevation (ca. 3000 m above sea level) and risk of thunderstorms.

Times:

Via Ferrata - 1:45 h
Time to Base - 0:15 h
Time from Top - 0:15 h
Total - 2:15 h

The tour

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Tour characteristics

Exposition:

Distance: 1000 m Climbing time: 1 h 45 min

Information

Elevation at the starting point: 2687 m

Hiking time to the starting point: 15 min

Elevation at the entrance: 2660 m

Elevation gain on the via ferrata: 170 m

Elevation at the exit: 2794 m

Walking time (descent): 15 min

highest point: 2794 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

From the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car top station on the Hunerkogel, a short descent to the Gjaidsteinsattel saddle follows. Pass the mountain rescue hut to the start of the safety equipment.

The descent follows the access path.

Arriving from the west: From the west you can take the Munich-Salzburg motorway, continuing on the Tauern motorway (A 10) until the Ennstal junction. From here take the Ennstal A-road (the B 320) for around 30 km into the Schladming-Dachstein region, then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. Drive through the Ramsau Village and then turn left to Dachstein toll road. Continue up to the parking lot at Dachstein glacier cable-car.

Arriving from the north: From the south-east take the Pyhrnautobahn motorway (A 9) to the Liezen junction and then the Ennstal A-road (B 320) into the Schladming-Dachstein region. Then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. Drive through the Ramsau Village and then turn left to Dachstein toll road. Continue up to the parking lot at Dachstein glacier cable-car.

Parking lot at the bottom station of the Dachstein glacier cable car

From Schladming Rathausplatz (town center) or the train station, take bus line 960 of the Ramsau public transport company to the final stop at the valley station of the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car.

Schedule of the Ramsau transportaition (Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe)

Bus schedules

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