Climbing and via ferrata

Paradise for climbing fans!

On the Dachstein 14 via ferrata, superbly organised climbing tours, signposted glacier trails and countless hiking routes await the visitor. 

ATTENTION: The Irg Klettersteig is no longer accessible (the first 40 meters of rope have been dismantled, (it will be removed as soon as possible) - the IRG has been replaced by the IRG II (this climbing route is already finished and can be climbed).

Dachstein via ferrata tips

Topic: safety

The Dachstein massif has unique weather conditions due to its height and isolated setting.

Within a matter of minutes conditions can change completely and these extreme fluctuations must be taken into account:

This means every tour must be planned carefully!

• For precise times, information on difficulties and other questions please contact tourism or mountain guide offices well in advance!
• Be aware of the danger posed by lightning on via ferrata!
• Make sure you have the right equipment (crampons, pick, rope) on the glacier!
• Alpine experience, the correct safety kit for via ferrata and appropriate equipment are essential!

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Mountain guides for Dachstein tours

Mountain guide office Ramsau

Tours, courses, information
Tel.: +43 664 5220080
E-Mail: info@bergfuehrer-dachstein.at
www.bergfuehrer-dachstein.at

Via ferrata and summit ascents

Herbert Raffalt Alpine School
State-qualified mountain and ski guide
Tel.: +43 664 8980895
E-Mail: herbert@raffalt.com
www.raffalt.com 

Dachstein Tauern Adventure

Tel.: +43 676 6370970
E-Mail: mseebacher@aon.at
www.dt-adventure.at  

Mountain and Adventure Heli Rettensteiner

Alpine School in the Schladming-Dachstein region
Tel.: +43 (0)664 - 95 05 363
E-Mail: helirettensteiner@aon.at
www.bergundabenteuer.at