Via ferrata Laserer alpin – this hiking was part of a 2-week trip in Europe (August 2016).
The Laserer alpine is one of the most beautiful via ferratas offering impressive views of the Dachstein massif and the Vorderer Gosausee lake.
⚠️Via ferrata (“iron path”) is a protected climbing route that consists of steel cable rails fixed to the rock and metal steps. It can also be built with ladders or suspension bridges. Via ferratas were first used during the World War I to get between mountains to avoid climbing an inaccessible ridge. They first appeared in the Dolomites, Italy.
⚠️When doing the outdoor activity called via ferrata, you have two carabiners clipped onto the steel cable and you climb the mountain in a safe way without necessarily being an expert in climbing. The carabiners are attached to a lanyard which is installed on a harness. A helmet is mandatory for protecting your head from falling rocks and gloves are optionally, but they will protect your hands from the friction with the steel cable and give you a better grip.
Via ferrata Laserer alpin – technical details
- level of difficulty B/C ( moderate difficult);
- 420m long;
- climbing time 1h30;
- total hiking distance 2.4km/1.5mi;
- starting point: 15mins away from Gasthof Gosausee;
Photos in chronological order
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- Laserer Alpin Klettersteig map
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- Gosauseerundweg – the way to Laserer Alpin Klettersteig starting point
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- Laserer Alpin Klettersteig – nose crossing (short A, then B to C) between the hiking trail and water surface
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- Sky ladder, a part of the Laserer alpin (Klettersteig) via ferrata
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- Laserer Alpin Klettersteig
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- Dachstein massif in the distance
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- Vorderer Gosausee Lake
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