Johann via ferrata to the Simony Hut + Dachstein summit in one day

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Join Klaus, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this fun and exciting half-day climb up the Johann via ferrata along the Dachstein's iconic southface. Enjoy an amazing climb that would otherwise require technical rock climbing skills while taking in the amazing scenery.

Private

Alps

1 Day

Jul - Oct

High

Beginner

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Central Austrian Alps.
Climb up the iconic Dachstein southface on a via ferrata.
Combine climbing via ferrata and glacier hiking to get to the summit

Description

Traversing a major part of the Dachstein’s iconic southface, the Johann via ferrata is one of the largest in Austria and a great way to experience this massive massif.

Join me and over the course of our day together, we will climb the iron path up to the Simony Hut before reaching the summit of this 2.995-meter high massif on an easier path.

Our day begins with a scenic two hour hiking approach to the start of the Johann via ferrata, which will take us up along the iconic southface of the Dachstein. From the via ferrata, we will enjoy some great views of the surroundings, including an up-close view of the massive rock wall.

Once we reach the the Simony Hut, we will disembark from this via ferrata, have a short rest, then continue to the summit via another easy ferrata.

From the summit, we’ll enjoy superb views of the surrounding Alps and accompanying scenery, before hiking back over a glacier to the hut and taking a gondola back down the mountain.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this fun and accessible 1-day via ferrata climb up the Dachstein’s iconic southface and on to the peak’s summit!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you will also enjoy my 1+ day climbing expedition along the Königsjodler via ferrata on Hochkönig, also in Austria!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Equipment you will need to bring

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

mountain boots, via ferrata set, gloves

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!