--- title: "\"Ewige Wand\" via ferrata" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002064/ewige-wand-via-ferrata.html" description: The Ewige Wand via ferrata in Bad Goisern is a short, very exposed via ferrata in the Salzkammergut. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # "Ewige Wand" via ferrata Ewige Wand via ferrata ======================== **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242109/36C89EBB3B27D75E912604DB7A594354906AA5626156DB799DFDEB52B61860FA/sportklettern-am-ueberhang.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242110/84C98040351C06E3493A1158AAE8DB5226A169BEBA5E685B0B256221956A2ED0/ewige-wand-bad-goisern.jpg) © Open copyright © Viorel Munteanu Close copyright [ ![A climber in full equipment tackles a challenging route on an overhang. Equipped with a climbing harness, helmet and safety rope, he challenges gravity and moves along the rock face with concentration.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242109/36C89EBB3B27D75E912604DB7A594354906AA5626156DB799DFDEB52B61860FA/sportklettern-am-ueberhang.jpg "© Viorel Munteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242109/36C89EBB3B27D75E912604DB7A594354906AA5626156DB799DFDEB52B61860FA/sportklettern-am-ueberhang.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![An impressive rocky outcrop juts out over the valley and offers a spectacular view of the wooded landscape and the majestic mountains in the background.\n](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242110/84C98040351C06E3493A1158AAE8DB5226A169BEBA5E685B0B256221956A2ED0/ewige-wand-bad-goisern.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242110/84C98040351C06E3493A1158AAE8DB5226A169BEBA5E685B0B256221956A2ED0/ewige-wand-bad-goisern.jpg) 1. 2. Steinach 4 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steinach%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Steinach%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:i{zaHugdrAs@H_Ah@y@xA}@lAs@v@y@jA_@f@_@g@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short, but very exposed via ferrata, which is less interesting as a stand-alone undertaking due to its brevity. It is recommended to combine it with the original "[Leadership via ferrata](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich/tour/430002065/leadership-klettersteig.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)" on the Predigstuhl, which can be reached via a marked hiking trail afterwards.** Very short and very exposed via ferrata --------------------------------------- ### Route description From the start, traverse extremely exposed on footholds (C) under overhangs to the left. Then climb vertically to slightly overhanging up the exposed wall (C/D). Cross to the right under slight overhangs (D) and up a steep upswing (D). Through a somewhat earthy gully (C) to the exit. ### Access to the via ferrata From the **[Rathlucken Hütte](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at//oesterreich/gastronomie/102864/rathlucken-huette.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** via the **[Höhen- und Sagenweg Bad Goisern](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007280/hoehen--und-sagenweg-bad-goisern.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** first gently ascending, then flat to the **Ewige Wand**. Follow the impressive path carved into the rocks through a tunnel to the start (height at start: 780 m). The via ferrata starts just before the second tunnel at a small bench and a yellow sign. ### Descent from the via ferrata Keep left at the exit and return to the start via the hiking trail through the Ewige Wand in a short time. Or continue along a marked hiking trail to **[Leadership via ferrata](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich/tour/430002065/leadership-klettersteig.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** to the **[Predigstuhl](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/predigstuhl-bergportrait.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. **Erbauer: [Outdoor Leadership](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich/poi/200835/outdoor-leadership.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** **Klettersteig** is **very exposed** and can be tackled with the help of **stepping sticks**. **Fear of heights and surefootedness** are required. In emergencies, call the **mountain rescue service on 140!** **Download now: [via ferrata guide](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Pdf_Downloads/Diverses/Klettersteigf%C3%BChrer-Salzkammergut.pdf?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** for the locations **[Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**, **[Gosau am Dachstein](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/gosau-am-dachstein.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**, **[Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/hallstatt.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** and **[Obertraun](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/welterberegion/obertraun.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour through Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=62&startactions=lookat(4.85,18.5,79.37,0,0);?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **duration:** 0h 12m **length:** 0,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 40m **Lowest point:** 850m **Highest point:** 890m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Climbing mount **Starting point:** Rathlucken hut **Destination:** Rathlucken hut **further information:** - Board possible **Details - climbing mount**- difficulty acc. to Kurt Schall: difficult (C) - Hop off description: From the car park at the Rathlucken Hütte, the route is easy and flat along the Bad Goisern high and legend trail to the wall. This is the starting point of the carved-out hiking trail to the western part of the Ewige Wand, via which you can easily reach the wooded plateau. The entrance to the "Ewige Wand via ferrata" is located in front of the 2nd tunnel of the excavated hiking trail. - Hop on description: At the exit, the marked hiking trail leads past in the direction of Predigstuhl, which you descend briefly to the junction of the hiking trail through the Ewige Wand. If you would like to extend the tour, we recommend combining it with the "Leadership via ferrata". To do this, continue up the marked hiking trail until just before the summit of the Predigstuhl (1-1.5 hours). Then follow the descent via the "Obermoos-Steig" for about 15 minutes to the junction of the access path (signpost "Klettersteig") to the "Predigstuhl via ferrata". [ ![Altitude profile Ewige Wand via ferrata](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002064&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Ewige Wand via ferrata](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002064&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Ewige Wand via ferrata") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Depending on the snow and weather conditions, the via ferrata is accessible from **May to October**. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****At the roundabout in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, take the exit for "Lasern" and continue in the direction of Berggasthof Predigstuhl. After approx. 3.5 km, turn left to the Rathlucken Hütte, where you will also find the [Parking Rathlucken Hütte](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024646/parkplatz-rathlucken-huette.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata).** **By car** **From Salzburg:** Exit Thalgau via federal road B158 towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl take the exit onto Salzkammergut road B145 towards Bad Goisern. **From Linz:** Regau motorway exit onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern. **From Vienna/Graz:** Liezen motorway exit onto B320, in Trautenfels turn off onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 to Bad Goisern. **From Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit "Eben im Pongau", via B166 Pass Gschütt Bundesstraße through Gosau, turn left at the Gosaumühle junction towards Bad Goisern. **By train** Train Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning: Stops Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern railway station, Steeg / Gosau. **By bus** Bus 541 & 542 (Bad Ischl - Lake Gosau): Stops Bad Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern Kurhotel, Bad Goisern Mitte/B145, Stambach StrKrzg., St. Agatha Agathawirt, Stambach Angerer, Steeg Reitern, Steeg Au, Steeg Bahnhof, Steeg Traunbrücke, Steeg E-Werk. **Detailed information on the respective** [**Train-**](https://www.oebb.at/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **and** [**Bus times**](https://www.postbus.at/de/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **can be found here!** **Parking**- Parking space: 20 **Parking fees**free of charge [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**All via ferratas are free to use at your own risk. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Other special suitabilities** A head for heights and surefootedness required. Complete climbing equipment required. Use at your own risk! **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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