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

Family via ferrata "Little Bear" in Obertraun

Climbing fun for the whole family

The adventurous climbing experience especially for children on the new "Little Bear via ferrata" - climbing fun for young and old! The family via ferrata on the 2000 meter high Krippenstein in Obertraun is the perfect beginner's via ferrata for children and beginners and besides a bit of adrenaline, offers a special mountain experience for the whole family.

For kids and beginners

The climbing route in difficulty level A can be climbed by children and beginners from a height of 1.35m and offers the climbing rookies along wire ropes, treads and suspension bridges, a great climbing experience. The only hurdle is that the children must reach the rope in a cave of 1.35m at the measuring station (Little Bear),

Video Family via ferrata "Little Bear" (German)

Safety on the rock face

In recent years rock climbing has developed encouragingly strong and each year inspires more and more people. Its versatility means you get a taste of everything: whether hard tracks in the Boulder room or indoor climbing hall, long routes with alpine ambience or leisurely tours on a sunny cliff - in climbing, regardless of age, everyone finds their individual conditions. Safety guidelines play an important role in enabling you to enjoy this fascination to the full. The best advice for "correct" climbing in the Salzkammergut region can be found here.

Further via ferratas on the Krippenstein

Dachstein Krippenstein Via Ferrata

© Kraft | Dachstein Gams: Klettersteig rund um den Gipfel des Krippensteins.  Ein  Atemberaubende Klettererlebnis zur Aussichtsplattform “5fingers“.

“Seewand” Via Ferrata on Lake Hallstatt

More via ferratas for kids in the Salzkammergut

Children and Youngsters Via Ferrata in Gosau

Copyright ©Elisabeth Grill Kinder- und Jugend-Klettersteig

Unterkünfte für Ihren Kletterurlaub

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.