Bergwerkskogel-Rettenkogel-Klettersteig

C, Fairly difficultRated 4.0 out of 5

Austria

On the map
C, Fairly difficultVia ferrata grade

Rated 4.0 out of 5

Getting there

Length
1.3 km
Via ferrata
1 h
Approach
3 h
Descent
2 h 30 min
  • Long / full-day

About this route

The Bergwerkskogel-Rettenkogel-Klettersteig is a long ridge crossing in the Salzkammergut that links two near-equal summits, the Bergwerkskogel (1781 m) and the Rettenkogel (1780 m), along a roughly 650-metre crest. Graded C, the ridge is mostly A/B with one harder C section and a few unsecured grade-1 climbing passages, giving an impressive and at times exposed traverse. The day is shaped above all by its length: an approach of around three hours and a descent of about two and a half frame a comparatively short hour of actual climbing. The reward is far-reaching scenery, with views down to the Wolfgangsee and Hallstättersee and across to the Schafberg and Dachstein. It suits fit climbers who enjoy long days and proper ridge lines.

Highlights

  • Traverse of two twin summits
  • Views to Wolfgangsee and Hallstättersee
  • Exposed Salzkammergut ridge

Route map

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Ferrata topo

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  1. Section 1 of 6 · grade A
  2. Section 2 of 6 · grade A, 1
  3. Section 3 of 6 · grade A, 1+
  4. Section 4 of 6 · grade A/B
  5. Section 5 of 6 · grade C, 10 m Pfeiler
  6. Section 6 of 6 · grade A/B
  • Start
  • Summit: Bergwerkskogel 1781 m
  • Crux: Spalt
  • Exit
  • Summit: Rettenkogel 1780 m

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Grades

Key

  • Start
  • Summit
  • Crux
  • Exit
  • Approach
  • Trail
  • Descent

Redrawn by Klettr from a topo by bergsteigen.com

Weather

Forecast for the start of the route

Friday, October 30

Rain showers

Feels like
0° / -3°
Precipitation
0 mm
Wind
6 km/h Gusts 21 km/h
UV index
2
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
16:51
Hourly forecast, Friday, October 30
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Temperature1°0°0°0°0°0°0°0°0°1°2°2°2°2°3°2°2°1°1°1°0°0°0°0°
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Precipitation0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Wind km/h 2 S 1 NE 2 S 3 SE 2 SE 1 NE 3 SE 1 SW 2 SE 3 E 2 NE 4 E 5 NE 5 E 5 E 6 NE 5 NE 3 E 2 NE 2 E 1 SE 2 N 3 N 2 E
Gusts km/h787891011121214171717171821201614131310109
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