Family-friendly “City Wall” via ferrata in Salzburg, Austria

Join Klaus, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this exciting, scenic and fun half-day via ferrata climbing experience in the heart of Salzburg, Austria. Four routes of varying difficulty lead up the City Wall and provide climbers with excellent views at every turn.

Private

Alps

1/2 Day

Apr - Nov

Intermediate

All levels

Highlights

Enjoy stunning views out over the city of Salzburg
Take advantage of its convenient location right in near downtown.
Choose from three different levels of via ferrata to climb.

Description

Located on the Kapuzinerberg, a hill just south of downtown Salzburg, the City Wall via ferrata is the perfect activity for visitors to this lovely city!

Complete with four routes rated at three different levels of difficulty, there is something for everyone to try here!

After meeting up, we will head to the end of Linzer Gasse and strap ourselves onto the iron path.

Regardless of the route we choose to take, incredible views out over Salzburg’s picturesque downtown await us. The views from the top are even better.

For first time via ferrata climbers, I recommend the Aqua Salza Route, which is a good way to get used to climbing on the via ferrata and handling the equipment.

For beginners with previous experience, the Bergspezl route takes you up a steady ascent of rock and steep grassy hill, mostly climbing over A and B-rated terrain.

For more experienced climbers, the Salewa Route and Kapuziner-Gams Route are both a bit more sporty and involved. They are perfect for those looking for a challenge with a view.

The Salewa Route involves various climbing rated up to a C-level, while the more challenging Kapuziner-Gams route involves some fairly ambitious D and E-rated climbing.

Once the climb, which takes about two hours, is over, you will be able to head right back into the downtown and enjoy a meal or drink at Salzburg’s various cafes, bars and restaurants.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this fun and unique via ferrata experience climbing the City Wall in Salzburg!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you will also enjoy my 3-day via ferrata course in Arco near Lake Garda, Italy!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Gear is available for rent by the guide.

Equipment you will need to bring

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Sunglasses

About the guide

Klaus

4.8

(5)

Mountain Guide

Growing up in Salzburg's Lungau, Austria, my enthusiasm for the mountains has been rooted in me since childhood.

In winter, I passionately lead my guests on ski tours or show them the best runs while skiing off-piste. In later season I’m guiding in Norway (Lyngen/Senja). And another great passion is ice climbing on frozen waterfalls.

In summer I like to be out and about on rocks and ice in my local mountains but also abroad.

I look forward to go on tour together with you!

Languages

Italian | German | English

Certificates

IFMGA

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What people are saying about Klaus

Odelya

The guide was a great person, with wide knowledge and professional. We tried to reach the peak in one day during November and unfortunately we couldn’t. I suggest to start the climb at 4:00am to ensure reaching it before dark

Francois

We initialy planned to climb the grossvenediger but the weather conditions were not great. Klaus was very kean to find a good alternative for the group considering our technical level. We climbed the mosermandl and it was beautiful, the whole group loved it, view was amazing and challenge was also there. Klaus was very fun and engaging we definetly would recommend him to any group or friends !

Rick

Klaus was epic and challenged us to get out of our comfort zone. Due to really unfortunate circumstances we had to change guide last minute, which left us in the dark as to whether the trip would go ahead. Explore share did sort the issue but it felt like it took a lot of pestering and communication could have been better.

john

Klaus was an incredible guide. He knew exactly what he was doing. And he was great fun to talk to. I can only but recommend him! 5/5. Thanks for the great adventure Klaus!