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Via ferratas in Austria

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The 10 Most Beautiful via ferratas in Austria

Klettern am Kaiser Max-Steig
Via Ferrata · Region Innsbruck
Kaiser Max via ferrata
PremiumPremium content Difficulty E difficult
1
3 km
4:15 h
440 m
440 m
Extremely difficult via ferrata without artificial footholds on smooth slabs at great height.
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Klettersteig an der Lachenspitze
Via Ferrata · Tannheim Valley
Via ferrata Lachenspitze from Lake Vilsalpsee
PremiumPremium content Difficulty C/D moderate
14
13.3 km
7:00 h
1,115 m
1,137 m
A racy north face via ferrata above the Vilsalpsee in the Tannheimer Bergen in a wonderful setting with views of 3 lakes and good refreshments, easily doable as a day tour.
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Topo des Tajakante-Klettersteigs
Via Ferrata · Zugspitz Arena Tyrol
Via ferrata Tajakante
PremiumPremium content Difficulty D/E difficult
13
11.1 km
9:30 h
1,422 m
1,422 m
An alpine via ferrata route on the steep west ridge of the Vorderer Tajakopf (2450 m), which delights climbing fans and nature lovers on both sides with challenging passages and fantastic views of the Zugspitze massif.
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Eisenstufen am Nördlichen Schafalpenkopf vor einer beeindruckenden Kulisse
Via Ferrata · Kleinwalsertal
Über den Mindelheimer Klettersteig zur Mindelheimer Hütte (Etappe 2 der großen Allgäu Durchquerung, sportliche Variante)
PremiumPremium content Difficulty C moderate Stage 2
1
4.7 km
4:00 h
595 m
652 m
Die zweite Etappe der großen Allgäu-Durchquerung führt von der Fiderepasshütte über den beliebten Mindelheimer Klettersteig zur Mindelheimer Hütte.
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Blick auf die Preiner Wand (1783m)
Via Ferrata · Wiener Alpen
Königschusswandklettersteig (D/E) auf der Preinerwand
Toprecommended route Difficulty D/E difficult
1
9.6 km
6:00 h
950 m
950 m
Ein toller alpiner, anspruchsvoller, gut versicherter Klettersteig (D/E: 2016 neu saniert) in der Preinerwand / Raxgebiet.
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Aufstieg zur Roten Wand
Via Ferrata · Styria
Frohnleitner Band (D) vom Parkplatz Rote Wand
Toprecommended route Difficulty D difficult
2
6.3 km
4:30 h
700 m
700 m
Der neu errichtete Klettersteig Frohnleitnerband führt direkt durch die Rote Wand unterhalb des Gipfels auf das Plateau mit dem Gipfelkreuz. Es ist ein spannender, landschaftlich wunderschöner kurzer Klettersteig, der durch den roten Fels der Gipfelwand führt.
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Die ausgesetzte Querung bei der überdachten Felsnische
Via Ferrata · Rax-Schneeberg Group
Rax, Teufelsbadstubensteig, Klettersteig B
Toprecommended route Difficulty B moderate
1
6.7 km
4:00 h
720 m
720 m
Eine Halbtagstour als Kombination aus historischer Steiganlage und alpin angehauchtem Wegverlauf im großartigen Großen Höllental auf der Rax.
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Aussicht vom Mittenwalder Höhenweg
Via Ferrata · Zugspitz Region
Combi Tour Mittenwald High Trail
PremiumPremium content Difficulty A/B moderate
17
12.1 km
8:00 h
593 m
1,942 m
View-rich day hike with easy via ferrata (A/B) along the Mittenwald Höhenweg
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Blick zur Haidachstellwand
Via Ferrata · Rofan Mountains
5-summit via ferrata: the easy round for beginners and advanced climbers
PremiumPremium content Difficulty C moderate
6
8.4 km
5:00 h
765 m
765 m
Scenic via ferrata for beginners and advanced climbers in the Rofan Mountains
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Querung in luftiger Höhe
Via Ferrata · Bodensee-Rheintal
Via Ferrata Via Kessi
PremiumPremium content Difficulty D/E difficult
7
1 km
2:00 h
120 m
40 m
Short but difficult via ferrata with fantastic views of the nearby Rhine valley and Lake Constance. Strength, stamina and surefootedness are absolutely essential for a safe ascent via the Via Kessi.
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Dopamin – Klettersteig (E/F) am Fuße der Lienzer Dolomiten by Daniel
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Kl. und Gr. Rauhenkogel über Ebenseer Hochkogelhaus, O.Ö. by Herbert
May 31, 2023 · alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Ebenseer Hochkogelhütte mit den Rauenkögeln im Abendlicht.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
Einstiegswand (Schweirigkeit C/D) des Hochkogel-Klettersteigs.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
Übergang vom Kleinen zum Großen Rauenkogel.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
Kletterei auf den Großen Rauenkogel.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
Gipfelbereich des Großen Rauenkogels.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
Abstieg über den Westwand-Klettersteig.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
Schlund der Feuertal-Eishöhle.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
In der Feuertal-Eishöhle.
Photo: Herbert Raab, ÖAV Sektion Linz
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Klettersteig und Klettergarten Rifa by Carolin
May 29, 2023 · Community
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