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  • Leadership overview - yellow: approach / red: via ferrata
    Leadership overview - yellow: approach / red: via ferrata
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    Distance 3.5 km
    2:05 h
    310 m
    310 m
    1,278 m
    973 m
    The Predigstuhl (called Predigtstuhl on some maps) is a popular hiking mountain with a magnificent view of Hallstätter See and Dachstein. On its east side, there are numerous climbing routes. In 1995, a via ferrata was added. However, the route is not maintained as it is a private via ferrata (sign at the start).

    Author’s recommendation

    Although you could also return via the access path to the parking lot, the described descent via the Radsteig is scenic and worthwhile. This creates a nice circular route.
    Difficulty
    C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    Predigstuhl, 1,278 m
    Lowest point
    Parking lot at the starting point, 973 m
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    Cardinal direction
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    Approach
    230 m, 0:40 h
    Wall height
    80 m
    Climbing length
    260 m, 0:40 h
    Descent
    220 m, 0:40 h

    Track types

    Asphalt 3.93%Dirt road 34.24%Path 58.52%Via ferrata 3.29%
    Asphalt
    139 m
    Dirt road
    1.2 km
    Path
    2.1 km
    Via ferrata
    116 m
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    Safety information

    Some rungs at the start of the via ferrata and after the narrow crack are loose (10.8.2014). In the ladder area there are unstable but secured rock blocks.

    Also be cautious on the first meters of the descent. It is often wet and very slippery!

    Tips and suggestions

    Berghof Predigstuhl: http://www.predigstuhl.at/

    Leadership: http://www.outdoor-leadership.com/

    Roadbook

    From the Berghof, you ascend to the forest road located just above. Follow this road eastward (always keep left at forks) for about 15 minutes on a gently ascending path until the trail to Predigstuhl branches off to the left. Now it goes steeply uphill through the forest on a poor path. Just before reaching a rise, a poorly visible unmarked path (the attached sign is barely legible) leads left, first flat, then ascending to the start.

    After a difficult section in the entry wall, the trail becomes easier again. In a left-facing recess, you reach walking terrain after a short descent. Directly before four ladders, the wire rope is interrupted for about 15 m but this does not pose a problem. Above the ladders, cross about 15 m left without a rope to the key section, a chimney and narrow crack. Through this, climb up inside the mountain, then move exposed to the right onto a simple ledge. At the end of it follows a short, exposed unpleasant ridge section into a notch. Here, you could cross straight to the descent path immediately. To the right, the trail leads a few meters more to the summit ridge and finally without rope to the summit cross.

    The descent leads from the summit down into the forest on the west side. The first meters are secured by ropes. Going shortly northwards, you reach a junction. Keeping right would bring you back to the ascent path. Descending to the left, you reach a saddle with a bench and excellent views of Bad Goisern within a few minutes. A rope-secured section overcomes a steep step. Then it goes downwards in switchbacks to a forest road. Hiking left on this forest road brings you back to the starting point.

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    Directions

    From the A1, either via the Regau or Thalgau exit through Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern. From the B 145 in Bad Goisern, at the roundabout follow the road to Berghof Predigstuhl (5.7 km from the roundabout).

    Parking

    Large free parking area for hikers, mountain bikers, climbers and cross-country skiers in front of the Berghof.

    Coordinates

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    47.654149, 13.639305
    DMS
    47°39'14.9"N 13°38'21.5"E
    UTM
    33T 397822 5278758
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Via Ferrata Guide Austria (Alpinverlag) ISBN: 978-3-9500920-6-6

    Author’s map recommendations

    • Nature experience map Bad Ischl (free at the Bad Ischl Tourist Board) • BEV Federal Office Map 3211 Bad Ischl

    Equipment

    Complete via ferrata equipment.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    C moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.5 km
    Duration
    2:05 h
    Ascent
    310 m
    Descent
    310 m
    Highest point
    1,278 m
    Lowest point
    973 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Classic via ferrata sport via ferrata

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