Klettersteig Scrambles in the Austrian Alps

The French call it 'Via Ferrata', the Germans – 'Klettersteig', both mean the same thing - metal pathway' or in simple terms 'fixed protection' a means to safely ascend rock faces and narrow ridges using a number of fixed metal steps, staples, cables and placements. Invented during the Second World War to allow mountain troops to safely ascend steep mountain ridges carrying heavy loads so as to dominate the valleys and passes from above.

Following the war the Alpine clubs saw the potential for these metal paths and capitalized on the in-situ fixed protection, improving it and adding to it on the way to make a series of daring and challenging routes where previously only extreme climbers had dared to venture.

Klettersteig's and Via Ferrata's now come in a variety of types and styles, from extreme vertical sport routes to lengthy and sparsely equipped mountain routes, and more recently elaborate and intricate gymnastic routes equipped with slides, ladders and tunnels to scare and stimulate the ever devoted followers of this relatively safe but enthralling mountain sport.

Our adventure will introduce you to a handful of choice Klettersteig's, including both sport and high mountain paths, using both mini buses and cable cars to access the best that Austria as to offer. The routes are located in some of Austria's most stunning valleys and mountainsides, with breathtaking views and stunning panoramas opening up at every turn of the route.

This activity is suitable for novices with moderate fitness who have a good head for heights and a sense of adventure.

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Trip Information

Dates & Prices: View Prices
Price Rate: £500
Grading: Ct (more info)
No of People: 6

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​Itinerary

3 days Klettersteig Introduction

• Day 1 - Thu, Arrive Neustift
• Day 2 - Introduction to sport Klettersteig
• Day 3 - Introduction to Mountain Klettersteig
• Day 4 - Sport or Mountain Klettersteig dependent on conditions etc.
• Day 5 - Mon, departure.

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What's Included

• Professional Leadership by an experienced and qualified International Mountain Leader whom is a current mountain first aider and Klettersteig Leader.
• Guesthouse accommodation in Neustift on a B & B basis
• Mountain cable car uplift where required
• Internal transport from accommodation in Neustift

Not included

• Travel to and from Neustift from UK
• Meals other than stated
• Clothing and Equipment (this can be rented locally on arrival)

Other Information

Accommodation

Accommodation will be in a lovely family run guesthouses in the Stubai Valley including breakfasts and packed lunches.

Equipment

Normal summer hill walking clothing and equipment will be required as per the website kit list, all specialist Klettersteig Equipment can be hired at good rates locally, participants will be required to provide their own fingerless leather Klettersteig gloves.

Transport

Participants are to make their own way to Neustift for the start of the activity and they are also responsible for their return journey. (The nearest Airport is Innsbruck, which is a 30-minute taxi ride away from Neustift, or local bus service). A minibus will be utilized to convey participants around the various climbing destinations.