The Ramsauer Via Ferrata

Data:

Important Information

The via ferrata is regularly inspected for technical safety. However, conditions on the via ferrata and the approach are weather-dependent, and additional equipment (e.g., crampons) may be necessary in addition to the standard via ferrata gear.

Tour description

For the approach from the Dachstein Mountain station, through the Rosmarie Stollen over the Edelgries Glacier, we recommend crampons in the morning (in hard snow conditions).

Usually, the route starts at the Edelgrießhöhe, but you can start at either end. This impressively scenic Via Ferrata crosses summits and rock towers to the Gruberscharte in a breathtaking experience.

Remark:

Due to the length, high alpine location and the sporty route, this climb is only recommended for fit and experienced via ferrata climbers.

Times:

Via Ferrata - 2:30 h
Time to Base - 1:30 h
Time from Top - 3:00 h
Total - 7:00 h

The tour

Tour characteristics

Exposition:

Distance: 1900 m Climbing time: 2 h 30 min

Information

Elevation at the starting point: 2687 m

Hiking time to the starting point: 1 h 30 min

Elevation at the entrance: 2570 m

Elevation gain on the via ferrata: 350 m

Elevation at the exit: 2500 m

Walking time (descent): 3 h

highest point: 2687 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

From the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car mountain station, follow the marked trail, ascend a ladder to the entrance of the Rosmarie Tunnel, and then continue through to the south side. From there, cross the upper section of the Edelgrieß cirque to the Edelgrießhöhe. Continue on the marked trail to the start of the safety barriers near the Gamsfeldspitze.

Over the Hohe Rams to the Gruberscharte ridge and from there towards the Guttenberghaus. From Styria's highest mountain hut, descend to the Feisterer trailhead (parking lot) or walk another 15 minutes to the Rössinger Landesstraße junction and the Stierer bus stop.

Arriving from the west: From the west you can take the Munich-Salzburg motorway, continuing on the Tauern motorway (A 10) until the Ennstal junction. From here take the Ennstal A-road (the B 320) for around 30 km into the Schladming-Dachstein region, then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off.

Arriving from the north: From the south-east take the Pyhrnautobahn motorway (A 9) to the Liezen junction and then the Ennstal A-road (B 320) into the Schladming-Dachstein region. Then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off.

Parking lot at Gasthof Edelbrunn or at the bottom station of the Dachstein cable car (Tollroad)

Take bus line 960 from Schladming Rathausplatz (city center) or train station to Ramsau am Dachstein and get off at the final stop at the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car.

Schedule of the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe

Bus schedules

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