Franzi Via Ferrata Reiteralm
Tour 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.
The tour
Map, elevation profile & further information
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.
Parking is available at the valley terminal of Preunegg Jet gondola as well as at the huts of Eiskarhütte, Reiteralmhütte or Gasselhöh'-Hütte.
From Schladming take the Bike & Hiking bus Reiteralm via Rohrmoos: www.planaibus.at
Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe offers a bus connection to the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: www.rvb.at
From there take the cable-car (operating times at www.reiteralm.at) to the top.
