Großer Koppenkarstein is a peak located in the Dachstein massif within the Salzburg Alps. It is best known for the IRG 2 via ferrata leading to its summit, one of the most popular fixed routes in the region. There are two ways to reach the top: the easier option involves taking the Dachsteinbahn cable car […]
Hochgolling (2,862 m) — the highest peak of the Niedere Tauern
Hochgolling (2 862 m) is the highest peak of the Schladminger Alpen group and of the entire Niedere Tauern range, which forms part of the Central Alps. The summit lies in central Austria, on the border between two federal states: Styria and Salzburg. Due to its considerable elevation, reaching the top is a demanding physical […]
Großer Donnerkogel (2,054 m) – via ferrata Intersport Klettersteig
Großer Donnerkogel is a popular Austrian peak located in the western part of the Dachstein massif. It attracts visitors thanks to its easy accessibility, extensive panoramic views, a year-round cable car, as well as the charming Gosausee lake. The main attraction of the mountain, however, is the well-known via ferrata Intersport Klettersteig with its characteristic […]
Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m) – Super Via Ferrata
Climbing Hoher Dachstein will remain one of the toughest mountain challenges I’ve ever faced. Fifteen hours of physical effort, 2,200 meters of elevation gain (including 1,200 meters of climbing across three connected via ferratas), a glacier crossing, and a sunset watched from the terrace of an alpine hut… all in one day, August 3, 2022. […]
