Via Ferrata Siega

moderate closed Via ferratas · C/D · Ramsau am Dachstein

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Tour-Infos
Distance: 2.69 km
Duration: 04:00 h
Ascent: 477 m
Descent: 477 m
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The tour

Over two weeks of construction, 260 metres of steel cable and numerous pegs were mounted. No modern elements, such as rope bridges, were added to this classic sports Via Ferrata. The route is named after Siegmund, the owner of the Stangalm.

In some places, the rock is very crumbly. For experienced via ferrata fans, the combination of all 3 via ferratas in the Silberkarklamm is ideal, with Siega Klettersteig guaranteeing a great conclusion.

Turn-by-turn directions

Access: through the Silberkar Canyon to the Silberkarhütte. Follow the ‘Zugang zum Klettersteig Siega C/D‘signpost behind the hut. A steep passage leads up the hill to the entrance, which you reach after passing by a notice board to your right.

Descent: keep your Via Ferrata kit on and follow the secured A/B passage down a rock. From there follow the narrow path to trail no. 619, which leads you back to the start.

Getting there

Arriving from the west:

From the west you can take the Munich-Salzburg motorway, continuing on the Tauern motorway (A 10) until the Ennstal junction. From here take the Ennstal A-road (the B 320) for around 30 km into the Schladming-Dachstein region, then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. Then straight ahead 4 km and directly after the bridge turn left and follow "Silberkarklamm" signs.

Arriving from the north:

From the south-east take the Pyhrnautobahn motorway (A 9) to the Liezen junction and then the Ennstal A-road (B 320) into the Schladming-Dachstein region. Then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. Then straight ahead 4 km and directly after the bridge turn left and follow "Silberkarklamm" signs.

The starting point can be reached by hiking bus (in operation from 25.6.2022). From the bus stop "Ramsau Silberkarklamm" short walk up to the gorge entrance.

Schedule of the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe

Bus schedules

Parking
Start
Silberkarklamm Parking Lot
Destination
Silberkarklamm Parking Lot
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.

Alpine Emergency Numbers

Mountain rescue              140 

Euro Emergency Call       112

Via ferrata equipment

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Weather forecast

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in the morning
-3°C
at noon
2°C
in the evening
-1°C
Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.
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-1°C
at noon
5°C
in the evening
1°C
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
in the morning
-1°C
at noon
8°C
in the evening
3°C
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.

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