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Via Ferrata Burgstall

easy Via ferratas · B · Stainach-Pürgg

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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.


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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.
Author’s recommendation
Pack your swimwear and enjoy cooling off in the small and fine swimming pool in Pürgg.
Tips, hints and links
Johanneskapelle Pürgg with frescoes from the 12th century.
  • Summer leisure map EAST- available in all info offices of the TV Schladming-Dachstein
 

Weather forecast

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in the morning
2°C
at noon
3°C
in the evening
1°C
Snowfall and rain will persist into the afternoon, then the clouds will break up.
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-3°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
-2°C
Partly sunny in the morning, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
in the morning
-2°C
at noon
-1°C
in the evening
-2°C
A mixture of sunny periods and scattered snow showers.

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