Via Ferrata Burgstall
easy Via ferratas · B · Stainach-Pürgg
Note:
Also suitable for children and beginners, but only with via ferrata equipment.
From the car park, follow the climbing tracks uphill to the via ferrata sign and continue left to the start.
Descent:
On a beautiful forest path you reach the lovely village of Pürgg with the historic St John's Chapel. From here, a hiking trail leads to Unterburg and back to the starting point.
On the B 145 after the tunnel, take the first right towards Untergrimming. Immediately after entering the village, follow an access road on the right (signs: "Klettergarten").
From the west south and east:
On the B 320 to Trautenfels there enter the traffic circle and take the exit B 146 in the direction of Salzkammergut. After 500 meters turn left to the village Untergrimming. Immediately after entering the village, follow an access road on the right (signs: "Klettergarten").
- Untergrimming Bundesstraße
- Pürgg Bahnhof
Timetable information at www.verbundlinie.at
- 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.
- Summer leisure map EAST- available in all info offices of the TV Schladming-Dachstein
- Via ferrata- Atlas Österreich Schall Verlag (only available in German)
- Via ferratas - TV Schladming-Dachstein