Sport & alpine climbing in Schladming-Dachstein
Climbing adventures on the rock
From sport climbing to alpine routes
Schladming-Dachstein offers perfect conditions for both sport climbing and alpine climbing. In the climbing crags, you can train your technique and strength on well-secured routes, while alpine climbing tours in the Schladminger Tauern and on the Dachstein promise true adventure. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, you’ll find the right challenge on the rock here.
Highlights in Schladming-Dachtein:
- Numerous climbing crags with routes of all difficulty levels
- Alpine multi-pitch routes for experienced climbers
- Impressive rock faces and exposed ridges in the Tauern and on the Dachstein
- Climbing destinations for beginners, advanced and professionals
- Mountain guides & climbing schools offering technical training and safety courses
Questions and answers
Alpine climbing
Numerous varied climbing gardens with well-secured routes and impressive mountain scenery await you throughout the region:
- Burgstall climbing garden - over 180 routes, ideal for beginners and experts
- Silberkar climbing garden - sunny location, rock with good grip, wonderful views
- Sattelberg climbing garden - perfect practice opportunities for families and beginners
Whether you are an ambitious climber or just want to have fun on the rocks - everyone will find the right route here.
The equipment required depends on the tour - whether climbing garden, via ferrata or alpine route. Basically, you should bring:
- Climbing harness, helmet and rope
- Climbing shoes and belay device
- Express slings and webbing slings
- For alpine tours, also half ropes, mobile safety equipment, abseiling device and weatherproof clothing
- First aid kit and tour description (topo)
Careful preparation and checking of equipment are essential, especially in alpine terrain.
Yes - numerous courses and guided tours are offered in the region.
These are aimed at different ability levels and include
- Beginners' courses in the climbing garden or on the via ferrata
- Technique training for advanced climbers
- Guided alpine tours on the Dachstein massif
- Family courses with a focus on safety and fun
- Individual private tours with certified mountain guides
You will learn how to move safely on the rock and enjoy the beauty of the mountains at the same time.
moreThe Dachstein massif is known for its traditional and varied alpine climbing routes. The classics include
- the Dachstein south face, one of the most impressive walls in the Alps
- the Pichl route and the Steinerweg route, real classics for experienced alpine climbers
- the Hohe Dachstein, the highest peak in Styria with several access options
- numerous multi-pitch routes around Ramsau and the Torstein area
Rock quality, panorama and alpine challenge come together perfectly here.
learn moreAlpine climbing routes are primarily aimed at experienced climbers who already have experience on the rock and in the mountains.
Typical routes are
- longer approaches and descents
- several pitches and partly exposed passages
- personal responsibility for belaying and orientation
- good physical condition and basic alpine knowledge
For beginners, it is advisable to gain initial alpine experience in climbing gardens or with a mountain guide.
