Practice via ferrata on Schlossalm

Beginners can hone their climbing skills on the practice via ferrata, located in close proximity to the motor skills trail and the boulder park. This versatile practice via ferrata serves as the ideal training grounds for perfecting your climbing technique. With three short routes ranging in difficulty levels from A to B and even E, it offers optimum conditions for enhancing your skills.

Basic info about the beginners’ via ferrata on Schlossalm


  • Starts/ends at: Schlossalmbahn mountain station
  • Opening times: during operating hours of the cable cars
  • Approach: 15 min
  • Via ferrata: 20 min
  • Descent: 15 min
  • Length: 40 m
  • Elevation gain: 30 m
  • Difficulty: A/B/E

The practice via ferrata on Schlossalm

The practice via ferrata is conveniently located near the motor skills trail and the boulder park. If you’ve already refined your technique there, you can apply your skills on the practice via ferrata on Schlossalm.

A 15-minute walk from the Schlossalm mountain station leads you to the via ferrata, where you can climb various routes with different difficulty levels (A, B, or E). After 20 minutes of climbing, the grand finale awaits: scenic views of the surrounding mountains and into the depths below. Don’t forget to celebrate your first climbing achievements!

Your ticket to climbing bliss

Our varied summer tickets can be used for all kinds of holiday adventures. Find out more online and book the tickets for your visit to Skigastein in advance!

Current operating hours of the Gastein cable cars

Get an overview of the current status of lifts, cable cars, and other facilities.

Taking a break on Schlossalm

Can’t wait to celebrate your successes? How about a well-deserved break at the Kleine Scharte mountain restaurant. The menu includes delectable regional specialties for you to enjoy on the restaurant’s spacious sundeck.

Rent climbing equipment in Skigastein

The right equipment is paramount for safe via ferrata tours. In addition to sturdy footwear, you need a climbing harness, a via ferrata set, and a climbing helmet. Don't have any climbing gear with you? Just rent your equipment at Intersport Fleiß or Angerer Ski- und Alpinschule!

Get help from the experts: guided via ferrata tours in Skigastein

Every Tuesday from July to September, Angerer Ski- und Alpinschule offers guided tours on seven via ferratas. Expect great options for climbers of all ages and skill levels!

Alpine highlights: climbing in Skigastein

Boulder park & climbing wall
Boulder park & climbing wall
Make your first climbing experiences
“Kleine Scharte” via ferrata
“Kleine Scharte” via ferrata
Varied practice via ferrata
“Hirschinger” via ferrata
“Hirschinger” via ferrata
Route up to Hirschkarspitze
“Weitmoser” via ferrata
“Weitmoser” via ferrata
Fascinating & varied
“Mauskarspitze” via ferrata
“Mauskarspitze” via ferrata
Via ferrata with a 30-m suspension bridge
“Laabkopf” via ferrata
“Laabkopf” via ferrata
Via ferrata with short ascents
“Hochalmblick” via ferrata
“Hochalmblick” via ferrata
Difficult route with great photo spots
“Tauernblick” via ferrata
“Tauernblick” via ferrata
Sunny, south-facing route