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Rock Climbing in Dachstein

Austria · Western Europe

Glaciated limestone massif above Hallstatt, holding the Rieseneishoehle ice caves, long via ferrata routes and a UNESCO cultural landscape below it.

Why here

Long limestone routes and a concentration of via ferrata on the south face, with the Rieseneishoehle ice caves inside the massif below.

Best months

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High and exposed. Afternoon storms are the usual hazard.

Getting there & around

Schools & guides (1)

Bergfuehrer Dachstein

Guide

Ramsau am Dachstein guide office of state-certified mountain and ski guides, several also mountain rescue and helicopter rescue. Rock, via ferrata, high alpine, ice and ski touring. Over 1,000 accident-free tours claimed. Phone +43 664 522 0080.

Also good for rock climbing in September:

Torn between Dachstein and Fontainebleau for September?

A plan settles it for your skill and budget, same-day.