Overview
Grade: C
Total time: 2 hrs
Climbing time: 15 mins
Approach time: 1 hour
Exit time: 45 mins
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Length: 90m
Total elevation: 430m
Altitude: 882m
Climbing the 'Steirerspur' (Grade C) is a challenging but rewarding alpine experience. This via ferrata, typically found in the Austrian Alps (often Styria, hence the name 'Steirerspur'), demands a good level of fitness and some experience with via ferratas. Grade C indicates a moderate level of difficulty, involving some vertical sections, exposed traverses, and potentially demanding sections that require upper body strength. Climbers should expect to encounter iron ladders, rungs, and cables, securely bolted to the rock face, which are used for progression and protection. Proper equipment, including a harness, via ferrata set with energy absorber, helmet, and appropriate footwear, is essential for safety. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains, so checking the forecast and being prepared for adverse conditions is crucial. The climb typically offers stunning panoramic views, making the effort worthwhile, but a head for heights is definitely needed.
