Hias Klettersteig (Silberkarklamm) — via ferrata in Ramsau am Dachstein

Dachstein · Ramsau am Dachstein, Steiermark

A via ferrata in the Silberkarklamm gorge with two rope bridges and a steep ramp, then over ribs and steps. Continuous cable throughout. Its low altitude makes it a good option when the weather higher up is unsettled.

The regional brochure and bergsteigen.com: D (mostly around C); the regional portal: C/D. We give D.

Route details

DifficultyD
Route length150 m
Vertical gain130 m
Climbing time50 min
Approach10 min
Altitude1230 m a.s.l.

Season and hours

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

The Silberkarklamm gorge is private and closes outside the season together with the via ferratas and the hut — per the regional portal from 12 October 2026 to mid-May 2027. High water and storms make the routes by the stream dangerous.

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: A fee for maintaining the Silberkarklamm gorge (Klammerhaltungsgebühr) is charged on entry. We do not give the amount because the sources do not publish it.

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