--- title: "Bike & Hike Priel via ferrata" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008974/bike-hike-priel-via-ferrata.html" description: "The Priel via ferrata is the longest via ferrata in Austria, at 2,130 meters in length and 900 meters in altitude!" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Bike & Hike Priel via ferrata Bike & Hike Priel via ferrata =================================== **Starting place:** 4573 Hinterstoder **Destination:** 4573 Hinterstoder ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251613/FF3C45BCC4A3E6C0116B1B8052729957B5A7D52678177B37AE5C84E3329BE739/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-7-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251614/28FB02078AEA0AB666915DDEA271EEB89F3A2B291E1D140639D4264248F758EA/priel-topo-priel-klettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251615/6B8D0D06F5013B8E5B463919C48B967E81AB28DA57137216B6B150C7A4B8D9D0/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-5-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Heli Steinmassl Close copyright [ ![Climbing on the Priel via ferrata in the Pyhrn-Priel Urlaun region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251613/FF3C45BCC4A3E6C0116B1B8052729957B5A7D52678177B37AE5C84E3329BE739/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-7-jpg.jpg "© Heli Steinmassl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251613/FF3C45BCC4A3E6C0116B1B8052729957B5A7D52678177B37AE5C84E3329BE739/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-7-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Heli Steinmassl Close copyright [ ![Climbing on the Priel via ferrata in the Pyhrn-Priel Urlaun region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251614/28FB02078AEA0AB666915DDEA271EEB89F3A2B291E1D140639D4264248F758EA/priel-topo-priel-klettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-jpg.jpg "© Heli Steinmassl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251614/28FB02078AEA0AB666915DDEA271EEB89F3A2B291E1D140639D4264248F758EA/priel-topo-priel-klettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Heli Steinmassl Close copyright [ ![Climbing on the Priel via ferrata in the Pyhrn-Priel Urlaun region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251615/6B8D0D06F5013B8E5B463919C48B967E81AB28DA57137216B6B150C7A4B8D9D0/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-5-jpg.jpg "© Heli Steinmassl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251615/6B8D0D06F5013B8E5B463919C48B967E81AB28DA57137216B6B150C7A4B8D9D0/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-5-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Heli Steinmassl Close copyright [ ![Climbing on the Priel via ferrata in the Pyhrn-Priel Urlaun region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251616/115F29CE6DDFFFEF552B6E9FD7635F941E2EE72C13059EA5B68523BF2676FAB1/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-6-jpg.jpg "© Heli Steinmassl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251616/115F29CE6DDFFFEF552B6E9FD7635F941E2EE72C13059EA5B68523BF2676FAB1/prielklettersteig-c-helisteinmassl-6-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Wiesinger Close copyright [ ![Climbing on the Priel via ferrata in the Pyhrn-Priel Urlaun region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251618/5EE4DC8F3BF476D444B6A74DB38285225B5381393AC51978DF2E52F6548260A6/priel-klettersteigwiesinger-16-jpg.jpg "© Elisabeth Wiesinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251618/5EE4DC8F3BF476D444B6A74DB38285225B5381393AC51978DF2E52F6548260A6/priel-klettersteigwiesinger-16-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Wiesinger Close copyright [ ![Climbing on the Priel via ferrata in the Pyhrn-Priel Urlaun region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251617/FF7C4ECB63F8C7FCC562C0C455C8178176BFFFF6A1FBF14A457C51CC3722C80E/priel-klettersteigwiesinger-1-jpeg.jpg "© Elisabeth Wiesinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251617/FF7C4ECB63F8C7FCC562C0C455C8178176BFFFF6A1FBF14A457C51CC3722C80E/priel-klettersteigwiesinger-1-jpeg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Nr. 38 4573 Hinterstoder [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nr.%2038%2C%204573%20Hinterstoder "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Nr.%2038%2C%204573%20Hinterstoder "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:a|_bHyyduAeHyB{EtAeJtJcE^_LrH}Ch@eCzCaEjJmB~@wCgAcAjEkK|HgAdGyCpHp@lHi@tHlAtBLjD|AnGmAxAHt@i@t@l@~Dm@rBzAv@a@n@HjBnBdFIv@fA`@c@PZpLoApD`Ar@b@g@`@~At@?cArAl@vC_@bBmArAe@Ck@aBiBr@Uj@h@Af@zAMhBdAZKnBeA~BeBVYrCkB`@m@tAe@DTeDa@oEgBoCe@`@DpC_BvAiExIgBoDuC`FMdBiBhDiCbByApD_DhCa@|AgAHoBjCkAvEsCxCuAxH?oBoC\]aBTqB[fBiErCs@zMkC~Fs@~DqEn@eAxDcF~@hDvAoDpCyAjG~@d@GlA\mAS~BiIvLFz@Lw@]_@eBdE_Ap@Iu@a@|Ao@uA^dBb@D?lBc@Gm@jAQn@Xf@uJzIAjBfAxDz@|HE~E`BrIrC|@`BjDfCxAbAg@`AaCrCVtCuCeCq@@oCdD}Kz@_RbBcHtEG~FuAlByG~Ee@pHkKU_Dn@iGt@{@FeD}ByDkBq@eByOy@oCdBmHrAiLlBaF|AeBc@_@vNcR`DcC|FaN`AQPjB~@l@~FuKb@uExApB~@~KxBqBxAqDlBo@j@wA@kBu@cAM}Ce@S~AmAxCp@\]WeGx@cAu@eAmB_@Ey@z@}Bw@eUtAqD_D_MQ}GsBeLDeN{@_C~BmG|A}HxDqDvDcBvAiF~Er@~EkHZaDjTwL~Di@lJwJbFiAjH~A&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Priel via ferrata is the longest via ferrata in Austria, at 2,130 meters in length and 900 meters in altitude! **BIKE**: from the large cable car parking lot you take the [R307](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/en/activities/summer/rad/cycling-trails-to-enjoy/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002184/polsterlucke-dietlgut-r307.html) towards Schiederweiher (you can see this from a small hill on the way). You continue to the **Polsterstüberl changing point** where you leave the bike. **For the bike tour you have to add approx. 5km, 43 m in altitude and 25 minutes to the route data listed.** **HIKE**: from the Polsterstüberl changing point you can reach the Prielschutzhaus in about 2 hours. The most adventurous route to the Großer Priel begins 30 minutes above the Prielschutzhaus. With a length of 2,130 meters (!) and 900 meters in altitude, the Priel via ferrata is one of the longest and most demanding climbs in the Eastern Alps. It is the longest in Austria. The steel cable leads directly to the mighty red summit cross of the Großer Priel (2,515 m), the highest peak in the Totes Gebirge. In 2017/2018, the existing Bert-Rinesch and Sporn via ferratas were merged, completely renovated and extended downwards. **How difficult will it be?** **The longest via ferrata in Austria requires experience, endurance and fitness!** It is well insured throughout. **Rope bridges, caves, overhangs, ...** The trail begins with several D-points: two cave passages, two rope bridges, exposed crossings, straddle steps, riding ridge and overhangs make the new section a special experience. At the spur summit you can descend again to the left (south side) and divide the climb over two days. If you are not up to the tour on the so-called locomotive, you can use the last emergency exit directly after the second rope bridge. Here you have completed the first third and the old Bert Rinesch via ferrata section begins. New ropes and better placed anchors have made this section a little easier and more enjoyable than before the renovation. The “old” path runs through partly overhanging passages on ladders (C-D) and longer, sometimes very exposed crossings. The length of the climb, combined with the vertical climbs with ladders and clamps, demands a lot from your fitness level. Only in the uppermost part does the terrain level out and you follow the south ridge to the summit. **Is it easier?** If you avoid the Affenschädl and the first cave on the signposted alternative routes on the left, you can get by with difficulty C. From the Sporn summit cross you can descend on the steel cable to the first rope bridge and go up to the second rope bridge again with difficulty C. From here you either descend south to the shelter or follow the wire rope on the long, well-known Bert Rinesch section with difficulty level C/D. **Can I cancel?** If you notice that you are not up to the longest via ferrata in Austria, you have two options for an emergency exit: 1. from the spur summit on the south side, or 2. after the second rope bridge (locomotive) **Walking times:** Polsterstüberl - Prielschutzhaus approx. 2 hours. Prielschutzhaus via via ferrata to Gr. Priel approx. 5-6 hours. Descent Gr. Priel via hiking trail 260 to the Prielschutzhaus approx. 2 hours. Prielschutzhaus - Polsterstüberl approx. 1.5 hours. **Due to its length, we recommend spending the night in the Prielschutzhaus!** [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4573 Hinterstoder **Destination:** 4573 Hinterstoder **duration:** 8h 0m **length:** 17,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.900m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 1.900m **Lowest point:** 618m **Highest point:** 2.515m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Climbing mount, Gravel, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Hinterstoder cable car parking lot **Destination:** Summit cross on the Großer Priel via the Priel via ferrata **Details - climbing mount**- difficulty acc. to Kurt Schall: very difficult (D) - Hop off description: (35 min | 220 hm) 150 metres just above the Prielschutzhaus, the approach to the via ferrata branches off to the right. The marked trail leads through mountain pines and meadows to the entrance on the southeast spur. - Hop on description: (2 hrs | 1,100 hm) From the summit, follow the normal route over the west ridge to the Brotfallscharte and then over a secured path down to the snow field and back to the Prielschutzhaus (2 hrs). - duration climbing mount: 6 h - duration Descent: 2 h [ ![Altitude profile Bike & Hike Priel 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_430008974&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Bike & Hike Priel 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_430008974&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Bike & Hike Priel via ferrata") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ July to September, when there is no snow. Due to its east-facing orientation, the Priel via ferrata is very critical with regard to weather changes, as the massive mountain obscures your view of the approaching fronts. So be sure to check the weather forecast! [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: ÖAV-Prielschutzhaus Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/362439/83DC4BCCC5D7782AA48369FFBE4DA034AB895B28ABDAF9544A07AAAB85A123F0/oeav-prielschutzhaus.jpg "ÖAV - Prielschutzhaus (© Copyright: ÖAV-Prielschutzhaus)") Prielschutzhaus (Alpenverein) ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430000731/prielschutzhaus-alpenverein.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**by car: A9 motorway to the Hinterstoder exit, state road to Hinterstoder. by train: Station Windischgarsten (10 km) or Hinterstoder (15 km) -> away from the village **Bike rental** in Hinterstoder: [Sport2000 Huber](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/en/activities/summer/rad/bicycle-rentals-in-the-pyhrn-priel/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004372/fahrradverleih-sport-2000-huber.html) and [Intersport Pachleitner](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/en/activities/summer/rad/bicycle-rentals-in-the-pyhrn-priel/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004377/bike-rentals-intersport-pachleitner.html). **E-service station / recharging station**- Charging point for electric cars (fees apply) - Charging point for e-bikes (free of charge) [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Payment methods** Cash payment [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Other special suitabilities** The Priel via ferrata requires experience, stamina and fitness! **Most economical season**- Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Bike & Hike Priel via ferrata** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Nr. 38 4573 Hinterstoder Phone [ +43 7564 5263 ](tel:+4375645263) Fax machine +43 7564 5263 - 30 E-Mail [info@360alpenland.com](#mailto) Web [www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/ "New window") https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/ --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/pyhrnpriel) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/pyhrn_priel/) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/pyhrnpriel/_created/) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/pyhrnpriel) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Florian Lierzer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/211656/643DC0312734DAC8D4D2BA4108FD4D6F14A46E15ECC91B153FD27D1C9A9A57D5/mountainbikeverleih-pachleitner.jpg "Mountainbikeverleih Pachleitner (© Copyright: TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Florian Lierzer)") Bike Rentals Intersport Pachleitner ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004377/bike-rentals-intersport-pachleitner.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: SPORT 2000 HUBER Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206733/19D44617523DB39686CFE74F08524F69DA3E1D044F5A84CB1CD2DCDD0D4E14A8/sport-2000-huber.jpg "SPORT 2000 HUBER (© Copyright: SPORT 2000 HUBER)") Bike Rentals SPORT 2000 HUBER ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004372/bike-rentals-sport-2000-huber.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Bernhard Paschinger Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/242276/BA4AE03975349939D01E1139B75FCDFD6F73DFE6C45186015EE84CB331F8B857/schiederweiher.jpg "Schiederweiher (© Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Bernhard Paschinger)") Polsterlucke-Dietlgut (R307) ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002184/polsterlucke-dietlgut-r307.html) 1. 2. 3. 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