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Sky Walk

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    Sky Walk Klettersteig
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You will hardly ever get as close to the sky as with the ‘Sky Walk‘.

difficult
Distance 0.5 km
2:30 h
200 m
200 m
2,700 m
2,500 m

This Via Ferrata is among the most difficult in the Eastern Alps. Not only does it take a good deal of courage but it also requires considerable arm strength to scramble up.

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Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein
Update: July 06, 2022
Difficulty
D/E difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Dachstein glacier cablecar top station, 2,700 m
Lowest point
2,500 m
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Cardinal direction
NESW
Climbing length
400 m, 2:30 h

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Safety information

Hiking Via Ferrata routes is a demanding sport in rugged terrain. For your safety, please observe the following rules: 

  • Via Ferrata routes are demanding and require a good level of fitness, no hight vertigo and sure-footedness. 
  • Always use a helmet and, a Via Ferrata kit to attach yourself to the safety rope. Many mountain rescue missions are a result of carelessness and bad weather conditions. 
  • Many routes require most of the day. When planning a tour, always include the possibility of a sudden change of weather. Be prepared: carry spare clothing and a good stock of food supplies. 
  • Always show respect towards fellow mountaineers. Inform them about possible dangers if need be. 
  • Take care of our environment. Only take photographs and memories with you - leave no trace.

 

Alpine Emergency Numbers

Mountain Rescue             140 

Euro Emergency Call       112

Tips and hints

Up-to-date information: Bergführerbüro Ramsau am Dachstein or phone +43 664 522 0080.

www.via-ferrata.de

 

Start

Dachstein Gondola's Bottom Station (2,684 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.467695, 13.626330
DMS
47°28'03.7"N 13°37'34.8"E
UTM
33T 396481 5258054
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Destination

Dachstein Gondola's Bottom Station

Turn-by-turn directions

Approach

From the top of the Dachstein Gondola, hike down to Hunerscharte. Follow the path until you reach the Sky Walk turn-off.

Descent

Ride the Dachstein cable car back down the mountain.

Note


all notes on protected areas

Getting there

Arriving from the west:

From the west you can take the Munich-Salzburg motorway, continuing on the Tauern motorway (A 10) until the Ennstal junction. From here take the Ennstal A-road (the B 320) for around 30 km into the Schladming-Dachstein region, then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. Drive through the Ramsau Village and then turn left to Dachstein toll road. Continue up to the parking place Türlwand Hütte.

Arriving from the north:

From the south-east take the Pyhrnautobahn motorway (A 9) to the Liezen junction and then the Ennstal A-road (B 320) into the Schladming-Dachstein region. Then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. Drive through the Ramsau Village and then turn left to Dachstein toll road. Continue up to the parking place Türlwand Hütte.

Parking

Valley station of the Dachstein cable car (Tollroad)

Coordinates

DD
47.467695, 13.626330
DMS
47°28'03.7"N 13°37'34.8"E
UTM
33T 396481 5258054
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Author’s map recommendations

Sommerfreizeitkarte WEST - available in all information offices of the TV Schladming-Dachstein

Alpenvereinskarte Nr. 14 - Dachsteingebirge

KOMPASS Karte 031 Der Dachstein, Ramsau, Filzmoos - available in Information office Ramsau am Dachstein

Equipment

Via Ferrata equipment


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Rating

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Birgit Polenz
November 09, 2018 · Community
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Difficulty
D/E difficult
Distance
0.5 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
200 m
Descent
200 m
Highest point
2,700 m
Lowest point
2,500 m
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