Ramsau am Dachstein

Via Ferrata Eselstein

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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

The Jubiläum via ferrata was build in 1991 and its varied passages lead along: the ridge, very exposed spots, and easier terrain in between. Many mountaineers faced their limit on its steep cliff passage.

Comments:

A very well-designed via ferrata meeting every expectation, though not suited for inexperienced climbers or childer. Very strenous and exposed at some parts.

Times:

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

The tour

Tour characteristics

Exposition:

Via ferrata length: 450 m Climbing time: 1 h 30 min

Information

Elevation at the starting point: 1130 m

Hiking time to the starting point: 3 h 15 min

Elevation at the entrance: 2300 m

Elevation gain on the via ferrata: 280 m

Elevation at the exit: 2550 m

Walking time (descent): 3 h 15 min

highest point: 2556 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

The approach is from the Guttenberghaus towards the Gruberscharte col. About halfway up, the approach to the Jubilee Via Ferrata branches off. The approach is gravelly and steep, but not too long. The approach to the Guttenberghaus from the Feisterer parking lot leads along a well-marked hiking trail, steep in the middle section, to the Guttenberghaus (1,000 meters elevation gain) in about 2.5 hours.

Follow the trailhead on the north flank of the Eselstein to the marked hiking trail and then via the Feistererscharte col back to the Guttenberghaus (approx. 40 minutes). Alternatively, descend via the Eselstein West Face Via Ferrata (B) and the Gruberscharte col to the Guttenberghaus. From there, follow the hiking trail back to the valley.

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. Continue to the Ramsau plateau and about 1 km after Ramsau Kulm turn right to Rössing street (Rössingstraße) and continue junction (Abzweigung) Feistererhof.

Arriving from the north and east: 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. Continue to the Ramsau plateau and about 1 km after Ramsau Kulm turn right to Rössing street (Rössingstraße) and continue junction (Abzweigung) Feistererhof.

Parking lot at Hotel Feistererhof

The starting point can be reached by bus line 962 of the Ramsau public transport company - stop "Berghof/Abzweigung Feisterer" - about a 10-minute walk to the Feisterer hiking trailhead.
From the Stierer stop on line 960 of the Ramsau public transport company, the Feisterer hiking portal can be reached in about 20 minutes.

Schedule of the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe

Bus schedules

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