Mountain Climbing Poppberg B/C

Hinterstoder 38
4573 Hinterstoder

Partial lock: Sperre Normal-Abstieg

Time period: 10.08.2026 - 14.08.2026

Description: Due to logging operations, the usual trail down from Poppenberg will be closed until August 14, 2026.

diversion information: It is possible to descend via "Schmiedleiten."

Above the gurgling Steyr

The via ferrata on the Poppenberg was built in 2014. It impresses with its great view of the Stoder Valley, the green Steyr and the Tote Gebirge.
If you have an average level of fitness and a bit of strength in your arms, you can move vertically up the ladders and over the few walking passages in the terrain towards the summit. A short rope bridge challenges you at the end. At the top, take a break and enjoy the view of Hinterstoder. Before you descend, look up at the viewing platform. There you can find out the names of the mountains in the area. Maybe this will help you discover your next destination?

How difficult is it?
You can expect a total of five steep climbs with difficulty levels B and C+, and passages in the A range in between. Climbing experience is an advantage. After a little more than halfway, you can leave the route via an emergency exit, if necessary.

Tour and route information

Starting place: 4573 Hinterstoder

Destination: 4573 Hinterstoder

duration: 1h 9m

length: 1,1 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 300m

Altitude difference (downhill): 2.300m

Lowest point: 600m

Highest point: 800m

difficulty: medium

condition: medium

panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:

Climbing mount, Hiking trail

Starting point: Parking lot at the northern end of the village

Details - climbing mount

difficulty acc. to Kurt Schall: difficult (C)
Hop off description: (10 min | 50 hm) The access path starts approx. 50 m north of the sewage treatment plant.
Hop on description: (20 min | 300 hm) A marked hiking trail zigzags back down into the valley. If you have time, follow the forest road to the Strumboding waterfall and further along the Steyr, over a bridge back to the car park (1 hr).