Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Via Ferrata Burgstall

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Tour description

The rockfalls of the Burgstall south face near Pürgg form a well-known and popular climbing garden. The Burgstall via ferrata was built as an access and descent route for the various climbing routes, but offers some interesting, well-secured passages. The descent from Burgstall leads to the dreamy village of Pürgg with its famous St John's Chapel, making it a beautiful circular tour with via ferrata experience.

Note: Also suitable for children and beginners, but only with via ferrata equipment.

Times:

Via Ferrata - 0:40 h
Time to Base - 0:05 h
Time from Top - 0:40 h
Total - 1:30 h

The tour

Tour characteristics

Exposition:

Distance: 350 m Climbing time: 40 min

Information

Elevation at the starting point: 655 m

Hiking time to the starting point: 5 min

Elevation at the entrance: 694 m

Elevation gain on the via ferrata: 150 m

Elevation at the exit: 839 m

Walking time (descent): 45 min

highest point: 878 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

From the parking lot, follow the trail markers uphill to the right to the via ferrata sign and continue left to the start of the via ferrata.

A pleasant forest path leads to the charming village of Pürgg with its historic St. John's Chapel. From here, a hiking trail leads to Unterburg and back to the starting point.

From the north: On the B 145 after the tunnel, take the first right towards Untergrimming. Immediately after entering the village, follow an access road on the right (signs: "Klettergarten").

From the west south and east: On the B 320 to Trautenfels there enter the traffic circle and take the exit B 146 in the direction of Salzkammergut. After 500 meters turn left to the village Untergrimming. Immediately after entering the village, follow an access road on the right (signs: "Klettergarten").

Free parking at the starting point.

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