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Postalmklamm Klettersteig mit F-Variante - C

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Topo: Postalmklamm Klettersteig (Topo)

Elevation: 530m

Parking: 47.6624°, 13.4593°

Ferrata: 47.6599°, 13.4585°

3h
time

15min
approach

1h
exit

350m
length

Features

Alpine

All day

Beautiful views

Exposed

Waterfall

Ladders

Gorgeous nature

Bridges

Near river

Description

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Characteristics

An impressive via ferrata with a sporty character was built in the Postalm Gorge. A total of seven rope bridges span the rushing Rußbach - including a special "hanging bridge" made of ropes. After crossing it, there is a steep climb along a waterfall up to the Gamsleckenwand. This striking wall requires via ferrata fans with good technique and strength - especially in the variant with difficulty level F, where you have to grab hard to reach the overhanging exit. Overall, you can expect a varied gorge experience with exciting passages, which you can then end in a relaxed manner on the green Postalm plateau.

Arrival

You can get there via the A1 – either via the Mondsee or Thalgau exit in the direction of Wolfgangsee and further in the direction of Bad Ischl. In Weißenbach a toll road branches off to the Postalm. Follow this to the parking lot at the via ferrata in bend 2.
The best way to travel by public transport is to take the train to Bad Ischl and then take the bus to Postalm (stop Kehre 2).

Boarding

From the parking lot at turn 2, a marked path leads from the overview board down to the start of the via ferrata.

Exit

After the tour, take the hiking trail to the right, which runs near Postalmstrasse, back to the parking lot. Alternatively, you can cross to the descent path directly after the Gamsleckenwand - see overview map.

Interesting facts

Particular caution is required in rainy or wet weather: the gorge becomes very slippery and the steep meadow sections are then unpleasant to walk on. It is also remarkable how much iron material was processed here - sometimes even directly through trees. After storm damage, the route was slightly adjusted. There used to be a small "jungle bridge" in the upper area, but this was regularly damaged by fallen trees and was eventually removed.
Tip: The “Brustwand” via ferrata (difficulty C) is nearby and can be ideally combined with this route.

The variant with difficulty level F is reserved exclusively for experienced via ferrata climbers who are already familiar with tours in the E range.

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