Franzi Via Ferrata Reiteralm

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Logo Franzi Via Ferrata Reiteralm
Tour data
3.01km
1,737 - 1,974m
Distance
240hm
246hm
Ascent
02:30h
 
Duration
Difficulty level
C/D
Brief description

The easier lower part (including a ladder) is followed by a slab rock face (difficulty C/D) and a steep zigzag section (difficulty C/D) on top. 

Difficulty
medium
Difficulty level C/D
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Hiking trail head Reiteralm

Route


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Description

The Franz Klettersteig on the Reiteralm is the first via ferrata in the Schladminger Tauern. It is a via ferrata with several variants and a sporty route through the vertical Gasselwand between the existing hiking paths of the Reiteralm Rundwanderweg. It shouldn't be underestimated; The toughest passagae is in the upper section and demands major reliance on the steel cable. Good in combination with a hike to the top of the Rippetegg, with unique scenersy including constant views of the Dachstein massif.

Directions

Approach to the ferrata:

From the Preunegg Jet top station, a half-hour hike in the direction of Mirror Lake brings you to the starting point, just above the hiking path next to a bench.

Descent:

At the top, continue right over the Gasselhöhe back to the starting point at the Preunegg Jet top station, alternatively, go to the left and climb up the Rippetegg (ca. 1:30).

Highest point
1,974 m
Endpoint

Hiking trail head Reiteralm

Exposition
Height profile

Equipment

Via ferrata set, including climbing harness and helmet.

Safety instructions

The ferrata is NOT recommended for beginners, as it usually is moist/wet and therefore adds additional difficulty to the route!

Tour at own risk! No liability for Alpine dangers (weather, etc.).

Changes in weather patterns, quick falls in temperature, thunderstorms, wind, fog and snow are some of the dangers that can be encountered on a hiking tour. Hosts of alpine huts and mountain refuges have a lot of experience in the mountains and can give good advice about weather and the trails. Poor equipment, overestimation of one's own capabilities, carelessness, poor personal constitution and/or wrong judgement  can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: avoid summits, ridges and steel ropes.

GPS data and orienteering

Available GPS data - just like hiking maps - is only a guidance for orientation and can never depict a trail exactly with all its details. Especially at dangerous spots it is essential to judge on site how to proceed.

In an emergency please call:

140 - for Alpine emergencies (all over Austria) 112 - European GSM emergency number
Tips

New at Reiteralm - via ferrata Goas-Steigl.

Additional information

Difficulty:

a couple of C/D sections, mostly B/C and easier.

Security:

Safeguarded with metal bows and steel ropes.

Tourist information: www.schladming.com

Information about bus schedules: www.rvb.at

Information about cable-car operating times: www.reiteralm.at


Directions

Approximately 4 km West of Schladming take exit Pichl from highway B320 Ennstalbundesstraße and continue on Preuneggstraße road towards Reiteralm. Taking a couple of switchbacks you reach the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola which also operates in summer (operating times at www.reiteralm.at).

Otherwise continue on Reiteralmstraße road (toll road) to Eiskarhütte, Reiteralmhütte or Gasselhöh'-Hütte huts.

Public transportation

Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe offers a bus connection to the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Further bus connections to the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola: Bus timetables | Schladming-Dachstein

 

From there take the cable-car (operating times at www.reiteralm.at) to the top. 

Driving up by car via a toll road is also possible

Parking

Parking is available at the valley terminal of Preunegg Jet gondola as well as at the huts of Eiskarhütte, Reiteralmhütte or Gasselhöh'-Hütte.


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