Eisenerzer Steig

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 6,9 km

Time 6:50 h

Uphill 900 hm

Downhill 800 hm

Highest point 1871 m

Pfaffenstein, western Hochschwab Along the entire via ferrata you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Erzberg, Lake Leopoldstein and the town of Eisenerz. Tough, strenuous and exposed sections make the via ferrata a very special climbing experience. The trail was opened in 2005 and leads to the summit on a beautiful route. It was built for the 100th anniversary of the Naturfreunde Eisenerz. The Eisenerzer Steig is located in the Erzberg-Leoben region.

Ascent: 1,5-2 hrs, 750 HMFrom the parking lot follow the gravel path up to the edge of the forest. Follow the markings to the fork Markussteig /825) / Südwandsteig (Schrabachersteig) (826). Follow the path (825) to the left and walk steeply uphill through the high forest in serpentines, crossing several forest roads and reaching the first rocks of the Kessel wall. Following the markings, you reach a rock niche with memorial plaques via a small saddle. "Here it goes right to the entrance"

Course: 1,5 hours approx. 300 HM

The entry starts with C and continues over the "Petergstammplatte" to the helicopter landing site, where there is the first escape possibility (left). Along the wet ridge to the west ridge shoulder - there you have the second exit possibility - and after a short traverse you come to the ramp. The penultimate section is very exposed and exhausting. Finally, you climb through the chimney to the Blockverschneidung D.

Descent: 3 hours 1050 HMFollow the well-marked and partially secured (A and A/B) Markussteig (normal route) back to the start and starting point.

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Arrival by car

From the west: Munich - Salzburg - (A10) Tauernautobahn - B99 to Radstadt - Ennstalbundesstraße to Liezen - (A9) Pyhrnautobahn - exit Traboch - B115 Eisenbundesstraße to Radmer; Eisenerz and Vordernberg or via the Gesäusebundesstraße from Admont - Radmer - Eisenerz - Vordernberg

From the east: Vienna (A2) - at Neunkirchen towards Semmering (S6) - Leoben - St. Michael junction - Traboch exit - B115 Eisenbundesstraße to Vordernberg - Eisenerz - Radmer

From the south-east: Graz - (A9) Pyhrnautobahn - Gleinalmtunnel (toll) - St. Michael junction - Traboch exit - B115 Eisenbundesstraße to Vordernberg - Eisenerz - Radmer

From the south: Südautobahn (A2) to Bad St. Leonhard - Obdach - Zeltweg - Murtal Schnellstraße - Knoten St. Michael - Abfahrt Traboch - B115 Eisenbundesstraße to Präbichl

From the north: Linz - (A9) Pyhrnautobahn - Traboch exit - B115 Eisenbundesstraße to Vordernberg - Eisenerz - Radmer or via the Gesäusebundesstraße Admont - Radmer - Eisenerz - Vordernberg.

Parking lot Pfaffenstein

On the B 115 to Eisenerz, at the police to the right always uphill to the end of the driving possibility to the parking lot with panorama board

Very difficult, mostly between B and C, several passages C/D and D, combined with partly great exposure.

Very well suited as an introduction to the extreme via ferrata world!

In wet conditions the via ferrata is not recommended because of the earthy walking passages.

Before your first via ferrata tour, it is essential that you complete an alpine training course (if possible already with your own equipment). These courses are offered by mountain guides, alpine schools and alpine clubs (e.g. Alpenverein, Naturfreunde, etc.).

Buy your equipment in a "mountain sports store" (professional advice).combi harness (chest and seat harness) or hip belt, via ferrata set with additional loop (lazybones) and easy-to-use carabiners (sample the different models in the store or at the course), rockfall helmet, gloves, suitable mountain boots (also for access and descent on snow and ice), 2 rep cords, reserve clothing, food and plenty of drinks.

The most important things in summary:

Alpine equipment with precautions for weather changes (clothing, gloves, headgear, etc.), maps and topo

Climbing harness with via ferrata set

climbing helmet

adequate footwear

via ferrata gloves

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Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben

Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
Phone: +43 3842 48148
office@erzberg-leoben.at

Karten:

Kompass WK 212 Hochschwab-Mariazell, 1:35.000, ISBN 3-85491-563-2

Freytag & Berndt WK 041 Hochschwab, 1:50.000, ISBN 3-85084-780-2

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