Austria-Klettersteig Sinabell — via ferrata in Ramsau am Dachstein

Dachstein · Ramsau am Dachstein, Steiermark

A very exposed, sporty via ferrata on the Sinabell a few minutes from the Guttenberghaus hut, finishing on an airy slab. It suits a short afternoon at the hut or the end of a traverse of the massif. The hut is about 3 hours on foot from the valley.

The regional brochure gives C, bergsteigen.com C/D. We use the harder grade.

Route details

DifficultyC/D
Vertical gain220 m
Climbing time1 h 15 min
Altitude2349 m a.s.l.

Season and hours

Free access, but only in season. Season: June – October.

The route is unstaffed and free to enter — the months below are the season from the Dachstein regional brochure (2024), not opening hours. Higher up, snow decides: in spring and after autumn snowfall the approaches hold firn fields, and crampons and an ice axe are needed. Check conditions with the cable car operator or the Ramsau tourist office.

Gear and requirements

Harness, via ferrata lanyard with an energy absorber (EN 958) and a helmet. The route is unstaffed with no rental at the start — bring your own gear or hire it down in the valley.

Requirements: The regional brochure gives a minimum age of 12.

Tickets: Free to enter — the route has no ticket office and no staff.

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