Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Via Ferrata Tonisteig

Tour description

The Tonisteig is a well-secured, occasionally very exposed via ferrata leading to a striking summit. The descent via the east side is rather loose and slippery in parts and less beautiful. However, in combination with the Tonisteig, it is a highly recommended way to cross the Hochtausing. Also possible in the reverse direction, of course.

Remark:

The approach to the Tonisteig leads a little longer via the Schneehitzalm due to the hunting ban on the Tausingkar.

Times:

  • Via Ferrata - 0:45 h
  • Time to Base - 2:15 h
  • Time from Top - 1:45 h
  • Total - 4:45 h

The tour

B/C
Tour characteristics
Exposition:
Distance: 300 m Climbing time: 30 min
Information
Elevation at the starting point: 1120 m
Hiking time to the starting point: 2 h 15 min
Elevation at the entrance: 1630 m
Elevation gain on the via ferrata: 120 m
Elevation at the exit: 1750 m
Walking time (descent): 1 h 30 min
highest point: 1822 m
Best season
Jan
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Map, elevation profile & further information

Due to the hunting restrictions in the Tausingkar area, the approach to the Tonisteig trail is slightly longer, via the Schneehitzalm.
The descent leads via the Hochtausing and down its eastern side to trail #281.
Leave the Ennstal federal road (B320) in Wörschach. In the village, turn off in the direction of Wörschachberg, drive up to the Oberkogler-Alm and continue to Schönmoos.Schönmoos car park - On busy days, the car park can fill up very early. Then you have to park before the Oberkogler Alm.

Parkplatz Schönmoos

Parkplatz Oberkogler Alm

Public transport is only available as far as Wörschach village. From there, a taxi is possible.

Onward journey possible by taxi - Ennstal Taxi: +43 660 66 33 666

Wheather predicition

today
24.08.2026
Mountain 16 °C
Valley 25 °C
Precipitation
Probability
50 %
Amount
0.8 l/m²
Wind speed
Süd
10 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
8.7 h
Sunrise
06:11 o clock
Sunset
20:00 o clock

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.

tomorrow
25.08.2026
Mountain 16 °C
Valley 23 °C
Precipitation
Probability
80 %
Amount
6.6 l/m²
Wind speed
Südwest
10 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
6.6 h
Sunrise
06:13 o clock
Sunset
19:58 o clock

Dry and fair in the early morning, later frequent thunderstorms.

day after tomorrow
26.08.2026
Mountain 18 °C
Valley 27 °C
Precipitation
Probability
45 %
Amount
0.3 l/m²
Wind speed
Südwest
5 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
10 h
Sunrise
06:14 o clock
Sunset
19:56 o clock

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.

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