Dachstein Westridge (Westgrat)
partially opened Via Ferrata
The Dachstein Westgrat Klettersteig up the Hoher Dachstein is often attemptedin combination with a crossing of the summit and descent via the Randkluftsteig or Schulter Klettersteig. A moderately difficult via ferrata in high-alpine terrain surrounded by extraordinarily beautiful landscapes, with access and descent across the glacier.
Comments:
Vital when crossing the glacier - dangerous crevasses - crampons and ropes are essential.
Times:
- Via Ferrata - 1:00 h
- Time to Base - 2:00 h
- Time from Top - 2:15 h
- Total - 5:15 h
Galeria obrazów
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.
Schedule of the Ramsau transportaition (Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe)
Trip Planner Bus Stop: Türlwandhütte
