--- title: Via Ferrata Däumelkogel url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006256/via-ferrata-daeumelkogel.html" description: Wonderful high alpine hiking tour with short climbing passages to the Däumelkogel in Obertraun in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Via Ferrata Däumelkogel Via Ferrata Däumelkogel ========================= **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/244778/89EF69652F01B190FAE63E0B471DD71658B87A62AC76FE88D9DF4FC3275896E0/dachstein-krippenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![Beautiful shot of the Welterbeblick viewing platform with the Dachstein in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/244778/89EF69652F01B190FAE63E0B471DD71658B87A62AC76FE88D9DF4FC3275896E0/dachstein-krippenstein.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/244778/89EF69652F01B190FAE63E0B471DD71658B87A62AC76FE88D9DF4FC3275896E0/dachstein-krippenstein.jpg) ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:qy`aHqmqrAzCbA|AuAlBfBzAdBJeEtEmEjCkH~BuAW_GdCsGTaK{AqGaBmEy@pCsDQkAmE_Es@}BiGWyGeAiCa@}HE}EyDFxD`@JzGl@~F{Cr@uGoBcBj@sBgBcCGkE_C}B{CyDXwN{S_GePmB?qFwI_CXeApCsBtA&server=meta.tourdata.at) Glacier region **A very scenic tour on the Dachstein Krippenstein with an easy and short rock climb on the Däumelkogel.** Beautifully scenic family via ferrata ------------------------------------- From **[Obertraun](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/welterberegion/obertraun.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** you can easily conquer 1,600 metres in altitude with the **[Dachstein Krippenstein cable car](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004188/dachstein-krippenstein-seilbahn.html)**. You can enjoy the beauty of the **karst landscape** right from the ascent. From the **mountain station** on the Dachstein Krippenstein, first follow the wide hiking trail in the direction of **Heilbronner Kreuz** to the S, until you reach the fork in the trail **No. 662** down to the **Däumelsee** and the **Schönbergalm**. In the karst terrain you descend steeply to the beautiful Däumelsee and then up and down to the east, crossing directly towards the **Däumelkogel**. Shortly before the Däumelkogel, you will come to the path **No. 664**, which you follow to the saddle on the S side of the Kogel. From there, follow a path down the S flank of the mountain over a short belt of rocks in grassy terrain and through a belt of mountain pines to the **summit cross**. On the descent, head back to the **junction no. 664/662** and follow the **partly steep** **trail** through karst, rocks, roots and forest down to the **Schönbergalm**. From there, you can take the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car down the last section. **Our tip:** Take some time to visit the **[Dachstein Giant Ice Cave](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400756/dachstein-rieseneishoehle.html)** or the **[Mammut Cave](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/401363/mammuthoehle.html)**. Especially on hot summer days, this detour will offer you a pleasant refreshment **[Experience a 360° panorama tour on the Dachstein Krippenstein...](http://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano68570&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** 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)** for the villages of Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun **duration:** 0h 27m **length:** 0,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 150m **Lowest point:** 1.851m **Highest point:** 2.001m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Climbing mount **Starting point:** mountain station Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **Destination:** Däumelkogel **further information:** - Glacier region **Details - climbing mount**- difficulty acc. to Kurt Schall: difficult (C) - Hop off description: The hiking tour starts from the mountain station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car. - Hop on description: The descent to the Schönbergalm is not fully recommended, especially when it is wet. The climb then becomes dangerously slippery. - duration hop on: 1 h - duration Descent: 1 h [ ![Altitude profile Via Ferrata Däumelkogel](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006256&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Via Ferrata Däumelkogel](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006256&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Via Ferrata Däumelkogel") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ During **[Operating times](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/de/aktuelles/oeffnungszeiten/betriebszeiten-sommer/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** of the **Dachstein Krippenstein cable car** the via ferrata is accessible from **May to October**, depending on snow and weather conditions. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****By car** **From Salzburg:** Bundesstraße B158 towards Bad Ischl In Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut Straße towards Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right towards Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **From Linz:** A1 motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut road B145 direction Gmunden, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Graz:** A9 motorway exit Liezen onto B320 In Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut road B145 via Bad Aussee to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn left towards Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **From Villach:** A10 Tauern motorway to exit "Eben im Pongau", from there via Annaberg, Gosau and Hallstatt to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right towards Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **By bus:** to the stop "Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn" **By train:** from Linz/Salzburg to Attnang-Puchheim, change to train to Stainach-Irdning or from Stainach-Irdning train direction Attnang-Puchheim get off at train station "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen", from there approx. 45 minutes on foot or change to the bus For detailed information on the respective train and bus times, please visit **[http://www.oebb.at](http://www.oebb.at/)** (train) and **[www.postbus.at](http://www.postbus.at/)** (Postbus) **Parking**- Parking space: 200 - Parking area for disabled: 5 - Bus parking space: 12 **Parking fees**free of charge **E-service station / recharging station**- Charging point for e-bikes (free of charge) [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Here you can find the **[price information](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/tickets-offers/tickets-winter/ski-tickets/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** of the **Dachstein Krippenstein cable car**. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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