Climbing & via ferratas in the Salzkammergut
A climbing paradise for beginners and the experienced
Rugged rock faces, ridges and turrets - the magical fascination can be felt immediately. Whether you are a newcomer, an experienced mountaineer or a passionate climber – you will find in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut a paradise at the edge of the sky, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and at the foot of Mount Dachstein. The mountains rise up to almost 3.000 meters, rugged with deep gorges, with high Alpine pastures embedded in the mountains and rocky summits surmounting everything. Breathtakingly beautiful. Everything you could hope for. “The Echerntal-Klettersteig” in Hallstatt and the ”Gosaussee-Klettersteig” in Gosau offer tempting routes with various grades of difficulty for beginners and experts alike. Hold by hold you will experience the fascination of this fantastic sport in the Gosauvalley. The unique terrain, right next to Mount Dachstein, offers distinctly Alpine, though well secured routes.
Climbing paradise Salzkammergut
The largest climbing portal in www.hallstatt.net www.gosautal.net www.bad-goisern.net and www.obertraun.net offers you numerous routes around Lake Hallstatt, the Gosau Valley and the neighbouring communities, free topos in print quality and up-to-date information on the subject of climbing.
Such a variety of different climbing possibilities of all levels of difficulty is rarely found in such a small space. You will also find accommodation suggestions for every budget.
Indoor or outdoor –
our offers for climbing enthusiasts in the Salzkammergut
Via Ferrata
What mountaineer and climber doesn’t dream about the World Heritige region? In whose ‘front garden’ are Dachsteinl’s mountain peaks.
Safety tips for climbers
Here you get the most important safety tips for climbing in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Compiled by the Austrian Alpine Association (ÖAV)
Climbing halls in the Salzkammergut
Whether for training, in bad weather or when it is already dark outside: climbers are in good hands in the numerous climbing halls of the Salzkammergut. Climbing for everyone. And in all weathers.
Other offers for climbers in the Salzkammergut
Guided Climbing Tours and Climbing Courses in the Salzkammergut
Fancy a via ferrata adventure? Still a little unsure, or you don't have the right climbing partner? Our outdoor providers have just the thing for you: guided tours, courses or workshops. All that's missing is the right rock face!
Outdoor providers - Travel safely with professionals!
They can trust you! Guided mountain and lake experiences: Rock climbing, hiking, white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing. On the road with the professionals! Only the best for an unforgettable adventure holiday in the Salzkammergut region.
Book tip: Via Ferrata Atlas
In the Via Ferrata Atlas Austria (German title of the book: Klettersteig-Atlas) from Schall-Verlag you will find all worthwhile via ferratas - from easy to extremely difficult & interesting, secured climbs & crossings - in one volume! All information in one book.
Recommended reading: Dachstein West & South Climbing Arena
Alpine multi-pitch tours, great classics, fun and sport climbing, climbing gardens, via ferratas. With many new areas and climbing routes that have never been released before! - a total of over 400 climbing routes!
Event about climbing in the Salzkammergut
Guided climbing offers in the Salzkammergut
Car park Goisern Mitte, Bad Goisern
Cool climbing event: Climbing in the climbing and ropes course in Bad Goisern
Thu, May. 1, 2025 Car park Goisern Mitte, Bad Goisern
Accommodation for climbers in the Salzkammergut
Due to the good road infrastructure, in many parts of the Salzkammergut you often do not have to rely on the huts, but start the routes from the valley. So you are still looking for a hostel for a climbing holiday in the Salzkammergut and have not yet found anything adequate? In our search for warm hosts, you will find plenty of holiday apartments, hotels and guesthouses in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. There is certainly something suitable for you! Start the query now without obligation and enjoy an unforgettable holiday on Lake Hallstatt or in the Gosau Valley. Let's get started...