Via Ferrata Burgstall

easy Via ferratas · B · Stainach-Pürgg

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Tour-Infos
Distance: 2.34 km
Duration: 01:30 h
Ascent: 224 m
Descent: 224 m
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The tour
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.


Turn-by-turn directions
Approach:

From the car park, follow the climbing tracks uphill to the via ferrata sign and continue left to the start.

Descent:

On a beautiful forest path you reach the lovely village of Pürgg with the historic St John's Chapel. From here, a hiking trail leads to Unterburg and back to the starting point.

Getting there
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").

Public Transport Stops:
  • Untergrimming Bundesstraße 
  • Pürgg Bahnhof

Timetable information at www.verbundlinie.at

Parking
free parking at the starting point
Start
Parking lot Klettergarten Burgstall
Destination
Parking lot Klettergarten Burgstall
Equipment
Hiking via Ferrata routes is a demanding sport in rugged terrain. For your safety, please observe the following rules: 
  • Via Ferrata routes are demanding and require a good level of fitness, no hight vertigo and sure-footedness. 
  • Always use a helmet and, a via Ferrata kit to attach yourself to the safety rope. Many mountain rescue missions are a result of carelessness and bad weather conditions. 
  • Many routes require most of the day. When planning a tour, always include the possibility of a sudden change of weather. Be prepared: carry spare clothing and a good stock of food supplies. 
  • Always show respect towards fellow mountaineers. Inform them about possible dangers if need be. 
  • Take care of our environment. Only take photographs and memories with you - leave no trace.
Comlete Via Ferrata equipment an helmet.

Weather forecast

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at noon
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Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.
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6°C
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Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
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at noon
6°C
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Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.

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