Austria-Via Ferrata Sinabell
obtížné Via ferratas · C · Ramsau am Dachstein
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Approach:
You will hike up in the direction of the Feisterscharte, then take a right turn below the rockface of the Sinabell, bringing you to the start of the via ferrata. The hike up to the Guttenberghaus from the Feistererhof parking spot takes 2.5 - 3 hours (1000 vm).
Descent:
From the summit of the Sinabell, the path drops down the grassy ridge to the Feisterscharte. The path is indicated by stone cairns and red dots, bringing you back to the Guttenberghaus.
Alternative:
From the Feisterscharte, take path No. 618 ("Königsetappe"), then drop down through Silberkarklamm (maintenance fee) to the Feistererhof parking spot.
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.
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
Up-to-date information: Bergführerbüro Ramsau am Dachstein or phone +43 664 522 0080.
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
Klettersteige (Via Ferratas) - Atlas Österreich Schall Verlag - only in German
Via Ferratas English- TV Schladming-Dachstein (You will find the pdf file under "Klettersteige")
