Laxersteig — via ferrata in Berchtesgaden

Alpy Berchtesgadeńskie · Berchtesgaden, Bayern

The harder neighbour of the Schützensteig on the same flank of the Jenner — seventy metres of ascent, very well protected. Both routes fit into one day.

Route details

Difficulty	C/D
Vertical gain	70 m
Climbing time	30 min
Approach	1 h 30 min
Altitude	1874 m n.p.m.

Season and hours

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

The route is unstaffed and free to enter — the months below are the guidebook season, not opening hours. In the Alps snow decides: high routes are often passable only from July. Check conditions with the cable car operator or the local 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.

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

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