Climbing in Schladming-Dachstein

Onward and upward!

Set against the majestic backdrop of the Dachstein south face, the sunny plateau of Ramsau stretches from 1000 m to 3000 m above sea level in the heart of the Schladming-Dachstein Region. A true Eldorado for highflier in all age groups: 30 via ferrata routes and mountaineering tours, including 2 designed especially for children, 3 for teens as well as “Kalis Klettersteig Garten”, offer exciting opportunities for everyone to refine their rock-climbing skills. And if you are finally ready to venture out onto a rock face for the very first time, our experienced mountain guides regularly offer introductory classes. Fixed-cable climbs – also known as via ferratas – look back on a long tradition in this part of the world. In fact, the oldest via ferrata in the Eastern Alps, known as the “Randkluft”, leads to the top of the Hoher Dachstein. When combined with 2 other via ferratas, the “Anna” and the “Johann”, it offers a tour that rises 1200 vertical meters in total, making it one of the longest and most challenging routes of its kind in the Alps.

Climbing on Dachstein | © Peter Burgstaller

What´s there for you:

Mountaineering in Schladming-Dachstein

  • 30 via ferratas, 22 of which are in Ramsau am Dachstein 
  • 3 youth via ferratas 
  • 2 children’s via ferratas 
  • Kali’s Climbing Center
  • Climbing garden Stoderzinken
  • 7 climbing gardens
  • Alpine climbing routes
  • Beginners’ courses leading to via-ferrata certification 
 

Via ferrata in the region

We have a long tradition of via ferratas - the oldest via ferrata in the Eastern Alps, the "Randkluft", leads to the Hoher Dachstein. The via ferratas "Anna" and "Johann" together with the "shoulder climb" form the "Dachstein Super Ferrata" with 1,200 meters of altitude one of the longest and most demanding routes in the Alps. But friends of less demanding via ferratas also get their money's worth. With 30 via ferratas of all levels of difficulty, there is something for everyone.

Youth and children via ferratas

Beginners and little climbers can also climb high: the Sattelberg in Ramsau has established itself as the ideal starting point for via ferrata. Climbing fun is guaranteed on the children's via ferrata or on the three youth via ferratas in Kali's climbing garden.

And for all those who want to venture onto the rock for the first time, our experienced mountain guides are there with regular via ferrata courses.

Rental prices of via ferrata equipment

Equipment 1/2 Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days
Climbing equipment for adults € 23,00 € 27,00 € 50,00 € 73,00
Climbing equipment for children € 17,00 € 20,00 € 37,00 € 54,00
Climbing harness € 10,00 € 12,00 € 22,00 € 32,00
Crampons € 10,00 € 12,00 € 22,00 € 32,00
Helmet € 10,00 € 12,00 € 22,00 € 32,00
ice axe € 10,00 € 12,00 € 22,00 € 32,00
Mountaineering boots € 10,00 € 12,00 € 22,00 € 32,00
Hiking poles € 7,00 € 8,00 € 15,00 € 22,00
Child carrier € 19,00 € 22,00 € 40,00 € 59,00

With the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard you receive -15%.

Equipment 1/2 Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Tage 5 Tage 6/7 Tage
Climbing equipment for adults and children - € 27,00 € 50,00 € 73,00 € 91,00 € 108,00 € 123,00
Climbing harness  - € 12,00 € 22,00 € 32,00 € 40,00 € 48,00 € 55,00
Helmet - € 12,00 € 22,00 € 32,00 € 40,00 € 48,00 € 55,00
Safeguard - € 15,00 € 28,00 € 41,00 € 51,00 € 60,00 € 68,00
Hiking poles € 5,00 € 7,00 € 14,00 € 20,00 - - -
Child carrier - € 10,00 € 20,00 € 30,00 - - -

With the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard you receive -15%.

Equipment 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7 Days
Climbing equipment for adults € 80,00 € 100,00 € 110,00 € 110,00
Climbing equipment for children € 60,00 € 75,00 € 85,00 € 85,00
Climbing harness € 40,00 € 50,00 € 60,00 € 60,00
Helmet € 20,00 € 25,00 € 30,00 € 30,00
Hiking poles € 25,00 € 30,00 € 35,00 € 35,00
Child carrier € 40,00 € 50,00 € 60,00 € 60,00

With the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard you receive -15%.

Equipment 1/2 Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days
Climbing equipment for adults € 19,00 € 24,00 € 36,00 € 48,00
Climbing equipment for children € 15,00 € 17,00 € 24,00 € 36,00
Climbing harness € 7,00 € 9,00 € 15,00 € 20,00
Crampons € 7,00 € 9,00 € 15,00 € 20,00
Helmet € 7,00 € 9,00 € 15,00 € 20,00
ice axe € 7,00 € 9,00 € 15,00 € 20,00
Hiking poles € 7,00 € 9,00 € 15,00 € 20,00

Via Ferrata Certificate

A must for all climbers who want to try climbing the via ferratas at least once. Entry-level climbers have the opportunity to learn the basic essentials of via ferrata climbing with certified mountain guides from Ramsau am Dachstein.
They also explain why it is important to check the daily weather forecast before every tour, and of course to keep an eye on the weather during the tour. Furthermore, you learn interesting facts about the right equipment.