Overview
Grade: D
Total time: 45 mins
Climbing time: 30 mins
Approach time: 10 mins
Exit time: 5 mins
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Length: 200m
Total elevation: 70m
Altitude: 1,878m
The Kölnbreinsperre Klettersteig, graded a challenging 'D', offers an exhilarating climbing experience high above the impressive Kölnbreinsperre dam in Austria's Malta Valley. This exposed route quickly ascends from its relatively easy start into steep, often vertical, and physically demanding sections. Climbers will navigate challenging rock faces using a series of steel cables, iron rungs, and ladders, often encountering airy traverses and strenuous overhangs typical of its grading. The Klettersteig provides breathtaking panoramic views of the turquoise reservoir below and the majestic surrounding Hohe Tauern mountains. Due to its difficulty and exposure, it requires a good head for heights, considerable strength, and prior via ferrata experience. Completing the Kölnbreinsperre Klettersteig is a rewarding adventure, combining alpine thrills with spectacular natural beauty.
