Fixed rope routes around Lake Hallstatt in Austria - © Outdoor Leadership

Climbing & via ferratas in the Salzkammergut

A climbing paradise for beginners and the experienced

Rugged rock faces, ridges and turrets - the magical fascination can be felt immediately. Whether you are a newcomer, an experienced mountaineer or a passionate climber – you will find in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut a paradise at the edge of the sky, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and at the foot of Mount Dachstein. The mountains rise up to almost 3.000 meters, rugged with deep gorges, with high Alpine pastures embedded in the mountains and rocky summits surmounting everything. Breathtakingly beautiful. Everything you could hope for. “The Echerntal-Klettersteig” in Hallstatt and the ”Gosaussee-Klettersteig” in Gosau offer tempting routes with various grades of difficulty for beginners and experts alike. Hold by hold you will experience the fascination of this fantastic sport in the Gosauvalley. The unique terrain, right next to Mount Dachstein, offers distinctly Alpine, though well secured routes.

Climbing paradise Salzkammergut

The largest climbing portal in www.hallstatt.net www.gosautal.net www.bad-goisern.net and www.obertraun.net offers you numerous routes around Lake Hallstatt, the Gosau Valley and the neighbouring communities, free topos in print quality and up-to-date information on the subject of climbing.

Such a variety of different climbing possibilities of all levels of difficulty is rarely found in such a small space. You will also find accommodation suggestions for every budget.

Indoor or outdoor –
our offers for climbing enthusiasts in the Salzkammergut

Via Ferrata

© Krauß | Klettersteige in der UNESCO Welterberegion Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Klettersteig am Gosausee

Safety tips for climbers

Climbing halls in the Salzkammergut

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Other offers for climbers in the Salzkammergut

Guided Climbing Tours and Climbing Courses in the Salzkammergut

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Book tip: Via Ferrata Atlas

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Recommended reading: Dachstein West & South Climbing Arena

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Event about climbing in the Salzkammergut

Car park Goisern Mitte, Bad Goisern

Thu, May. 1, 2025 Car park Goisern Mitte, Bad Goisern

Accommodation for climbers in the Salzkammergut

Due to the good road infrastructure, in many parts of the Salzkammergut you often do not have to rely on the huts, but start the routes from the valley. So you are still looking for a hostel for a climbing holiday in the Salzkammergut and have not yet found anything adequate? In our search for warm hosts, you will find plenty of holiday apartments, hotels and guesthouses in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. There is certainly something suitable for you! Start the query now without obligation and enjoy an unforgettable holiday on Lake Hallstatt or in the Gosau Valley. Let's get started...