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· Dachstein Mountains
Hoher Dachstein via shoulder via ferrata and West Ridge
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Hoher Dachstein 2995 mPhoto: Frank Baumbach, CC BY-ND, Alpenverein Liesing-Perchtoldsdorf
Dachstein longitudinal crossing: Simony Hut - shoulder via ferrata - Hoher Dachstein summit - West Ridge - Steiner notch - Simony Hut...
Longitudinal crossing Hoher Dachstein - from the Simony Hut via the Hallstatt Glacier and the shoulder via ferrata to the summit of the Hoher Dachstein. Further descent via the West Ridge and the Große Gosau Glacier to the entry of the Steiner notch. Over this, you return to the Hallstatt Glacier and back to the Simony Hut...
Author’s recommendation
The Simony Hut is a perfect base camp for all activities around the Hoher Dachstein.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Good tour planning is essential, start early, plan breaks and time buffers.
Always rope up on the glacier, take a via ferrata set for the via ferratas.
In case of accidents/emergencies, my colleagues from mountain rescue are available for you at 140.
Tips and suggestions
Approach to the Simony Hut: After the 3rd section of the Krippenstein cable car, we start at 1788 m. There are 2 routes to the Simony Hut. Option 1 goes via Oberfeld and trail 615/657 clockwise to the hut. The path passes below the Taubenkogl.
Option 2: Trail 650 via the Gjaid Alm counterclockwise to the hut.
Approach option 1: https://www.alpenvereinaktiv.com/s/BisGn
Approach option 2: https://www.alpenvereinaktiv.com/s/ZFLUv
Roadbook
From the Simony Hut we follow trail 601 to the Hallstatt Glacier and the belay point at currently (10.08.2024) 2380 m elevation. On the orographically left edge of the glacier, we ascend gently to the entry of the shoulder via ferrata at 2750 m. The crevasse at the edge varies in size depending on the season and conditions. The shoulder via ferrata has difficulty B/C and a via ferrata set is required from here. The shoulder via ferrata merges in the second third after the Mecklenburger Band with the crevasse edge via ferrata and leads to the summit of the Hoher Dachstein at 2995 m.
We descend to the Große Gosau Glacier via the secured West Ridge via ferrata A/B. Depending on the current conditions, we can cross the glacier directly to the entry of the Steiner notch at 2570 m. The B/C via ferrata is currently accessed by a fixed rope, as the glacier has melted back considerably. Over the notch, we return to the Hallstatt Glacier. Here too, a fixed rope helps us reach the glacier in the last few meters. After a short descent, we reach our ascent track from the morning and follow it back to the Simony Hut.
Hotel Simony
Hohes Kreuz (2837m)
Hoher Dachstein
Hoher Dachstein (2.995 m)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Obertraun at the Obertraun/Dachstein Caves station. On foot, you reach the valley station of the Krippenstein cable car.Directions
From the south: A10 to Eben im Pongau and via Hallstatt to Obertraun.
From the north: A10 to Eben im Pongau and via Hallstatt to Obertraun.
From the east: A9 to Liezen and via Hallstatt to Obertraun.
From the west: A10 to Golling and via Hallstatt to Obertraun.
Parking
Parking fee 2024
Day 06:00 to 22:00 5€
Night 22:00 to 06:00 10€
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Rother Publishing, High Alpine Tours Eastern Alps
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Equipment
Complete high alpine tour equipment (equipment lists can be found at the Alpine Club), sufficient food, drinks, sunscreen...
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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