Climbing in Austria

Wanderer und Huette am Stubnerkogel (c) Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH, Marktl Photography-min

Unforgettable hiking holiday in the Gastein Valley.

Biken Dorfgastein Fulseck Daemmerung (c) SalzburgerLand, Heiko Mandl (24)-min

Vom Genussradweg bis zur Uphill-Challenge am Mountainbike.

Pure adrenaline while climbing in Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein

Those who prefer the direct route through the rocks are well catered for in the region surrounding our Alpine lifestyle hotel in Salzburger Land – with the most beautiful via ferratas in Gastein at all levels of difficulty. There is also a climbing garden and a parcours for surefootedness.

The entire range of climbing options is located near the ‘Kleine Scharte’ mountain station on the Schlossalm. This ensures that your alpine adrenaline kick is guaranteed during your hiking holiday in Austria in the Gastein Valley.

Hiking in the Austrian Alps

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Varied via ferrata routes for that extra adrenaline rush.

Climbing in Salzburg

Exciting via ferratas in Gastein and the surrounding area

Climbing on the Schlossalm

In addition to hiking on the Schlossalm, there are 6 via ferratas for all skill levels, providing fun for climbing fans of all ages. The difficulty levels of the via ferratas range from A to E and the climbing time on the individual routes is between 15 and 90 minutes. You can reach them with a short hike from the Schlossalmbahn mountain station.

In addition to the climbing routes, you will also find a course for checking your surefootedness on the Schlossalm. Here you can test and practise your climbing skills on short routes before tackling the larger courses.

The climbing garden on the Schlossalm is also an absolute experience. Various routes with ropes can be climbed on the almost 8-metre-high wall.

Klammstein climbing garden

The Klammstein climbing garden near Dorfgastein is ideal for both beginners and advanced climbers. Located directly on the banks of the Gasteiner Ache river, the Klammstein offers various routes with different levels of difficulty. Surrounded by the rock faces, you can also enjoy a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains on the routes. Good to know: you need to bring your own safety equipment (ropes, climbing harness, carabiners, helmet, belay devices, climbing shoes, etc.).

Via ferrata tours or via ferrata courses are available both at the Schlossalm and at the Klammstein climbing garden. The local Angerer Alpine School offers various options in the summer months.

Let's go climbing in Austria in the Gastein Valley

Climbing fans and all those who want to become one will get their money's worth on a summer holiday in the Austrian Alps: in Gastein there is a large selection of suitable climbing tours for both beginners and advanced climbers. If you want to experience other activities in the Gastein Valley besides climbing, there is a wide variety of activity options available.

Start your next climbing tour and book your climbing holiday in Salzburg now at DAS ALPENHAUS GASTEINERTAL – the sports hotel in Austria in Bad Hofgastein.

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