Overview
Summer
The brand new via ferrata in Hallstatt is certain to be an exciting challenge for keen rock climbers.
Via ferrata: Access can be found just above the Roman settlement on the shores of Lake Hallstatt, at the base of the Echernwand rock face. We commence by the world famous, prehistoric fortified tower which dates back to 1284. This was built to defend the salt mines. The summit is known as the "Siegkogel" and reminds us of the victory over the Archbishop of Salzburg in the rights to the salt just a few years after the construction of the tower.
Traverse: 450 metres of climbing
Ascent: Horizintal climb (safety equipment recommended.) 15 minutes to Rudolfsturm cable car mountain terminus.
Ascent: via the Salt Mines Train or via the footpath down to Hallstatt (allow 30 minutes).
Difficulty Rating: Predominantly "C" grade with 2 grade "D" sections (Roli Wandl and above the Deubler Ladder)
Development and Maintenance: Hallstatt Parish Council
Developed: Outdoor Leadership, in March 2010
Route Description:
Access is from the Salinen car park. The route continues uphill to the ladder access to the via ferrata (approx. 15 minutes)
History: The via ferrata is located in a region famous for its ancient salt mining culture. Salt has been mined here continuously since the first Stone Age. The cultural high point was approx. 900 - 400 years BC. This was known as the "Hallstatt Era" and corresponds to the first Iron Age.
Liability: The developers and landowners can accept no liability for the safety of the users of the via ferrata. All usage of the climbing facility is entirely voluntary, and climbers must carry out a thorough self-assessment of their suitability to complete the climbing tour. Thorough planning and preparation are essential, and users must be confident that they are suitably fit. This climb is not suitable for beginners. It is a challenging alpine climb with significant risks of rock fall and rapid changes in weather conditions.
Helmet and climbing harness with climbing safety equipment are absolutely essential!
An information brochure on the Echernwand via ferrata is available with no obligation!
Download the complimentary 
Description of the via ferrata here!
Equipment hire, escorted climbing tours and climbing courses:
Outdoor Leadership
Steinach 4
4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Tel.: +43 (0) 6135 6058
oder +43 (0) 664 231 4824
oder +43 (0) 664 344 1486
h.putz@outdoor-leadership.com
www.outdoor-leadership.com
Laserer alpin
Gosau 399
4824 Gosau
Tel.: +43 (6136) 88 35
www.laserer-alpin.at
Useful links:
Information on the Salt mines in Hallstatt ...
Link to the Donnerkogel climb in Gosau or for complimentary brochure requests
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