Overview
Grade: C
Total time: 2 hrs
Climbing time: 30 mins
Approach time: 30 mins
Exit time: 30 mins
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Length: 250m
Total elevation: 80m
Altitude: 525m
Climbing the Pittentaler Klettersteig, a grade C via ferrata, offers a thrilling and scenic adventure. The route is characterized by its moderate difficulty, featuring steep ascents, occasional exposed traverses, and vertical sections equipped with steel cables, pegs, and ladders. It demands a reasonable head for heights and some arm strength, making it ideal for those with foundational via ferrata experience. Throughout the climb, participants are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Pittental valley and the surrounding Lower Austrian landscape. Upon successfully reaching the summit, the return journey typically follows a well-defined hiking path. This descent, often winding through pleasant forest terrain, leads back efficiently to the starting point. The return leg is generally much less demanding than the climb, providing a relaxing end to an exhilarating outing.
