The conditions at the fall are usually good from mid-January, then there is more ice present than shown in the photos. The lower shield and thus the lower rope length goes to the left of the pillar. From there, then to the pillar and further up. One should then meet the anchors of the Gaisloch there. When climbing up, you can also return to the start via a small detour over the path.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Take avalanche equipment, the last section is very steep!Roadbook
After climbing through the fall, you can abseil on the left side at the iron protections of the Gaislochsteig and return the same way.
Jahnsteighöhle
Alpenvereinssteig
Gaislochsteig
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Payerbach Reichenau and further by bus 341 to the Höllental Abzweigung Weichtalhaus stop.
Directions
From the S6, take the Gloggnitz exit and follow the signs to the Rax cable car, which leads directly into the Höllental. There, go past the cable car further inside and park on the right before the development/gallery.
Parking
About 10 parking spaces are located directly there and a few more along the road in both directions. No crowding is expected in winter.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Ice climbing equipment with slings and cordelette.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions