Via Ferrata Eselstein Westwand

moderate Via ferratas · A/B · Ramsau am Dachstein

Tour characteristics

Stamina

Add to watch list

GPX

Tour-Infos

Distance: 2.01 km

Duration: 02:55 h

Ascent: 415 m

Descent: 415 m

Best time of year

january

february

march

april

may

june

july

august

september

october

november

december

The tour

The second via ferrata on the west side of the Eselstein leads over a ramp through the west wall to the north ridge, from the exit you can reach the summit of the Eselstein in 5 minutes. This easy climb can also be used as a good descent from the Eselstein. It forms a great round with the ascent Eselstein Westgrat, or the Jubiläumssteig.

Gallery

More information

Turn-by-turn directions

Approach: From the Feistererhof, a well-marked and in the middle part steep hiking trail leads to the Guttenberghaus ("king's stage"). From there you will go towards the Gruberscharte. Then about 15 minutes to the entry point of the Westwand Via Ferrata.

Descent: Descend again via the ascent path or alongthe marked path across the Feisterscharte back to Guttenberghaus

Getting there

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. Continue to the Ramsau plateau and about 1 km after Ramsau Kulm turn right to Rössing street (Rössingstraße) and continue junction (Abzweigung) Feistererhof.

Arriving from the north and east:

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. Continue to the Ramsau plateau and about 1 km after Ramsau Kulm turn right to Rössing street (Rössingstraße) and continue junction (Abzweigung) Feistererhof.

The starting point can be reached by hiking bus (in operation from 25.6.2022). From the bus stop "Berghof/Abzweigung Feisterer" short walk up to the gorge entrance.

Schedule of the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe

Bus schedules

Parking

Hikers parking lot Feistererhof

Start

Feistererhof

Destination

Feistererhof

Equipment

Hiking via Ferrata routes is a demanding sport in rugged terrain. For your safety, please observe the following rules:

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.

Alpine Emergency Numbers

Mountain Rescue 140

Euro Emergency Call 112

Via Ferrata equipment

Author’s recommendation

Take a break for a drink on Guttenberghaus afterwards.

Tips, hints and links

Up-to-date information: Bergführerbüro Ramsau am Dachstein or phone +43 664 522 0080.

www.via-ferrata.de

Sommerfreizeitkarte WEST - available in all information offices of the TV Schladming-Dachstein

Alpenvereinskarte Nr. 14 - Dachsteingebirge

KOMPASS Karte 031 Der Dachstein, Ramsau, Filzmoos - available in Information office Ramsau am Dachstein