Via Ferrata Tonisteig

The Tonisteig is a well-secured, sometimes quite exposed via ferrata to a striking mountain peak.

The Tonisteig is a well-secured, occasionally very exposed via ferrata leading to a striking summit. The descent via the east side is rather loose and slippery in parts and less beautiful. However, in combination with the Tonisteig, it is a highly recommended way to cross the Hochtausing. Also possible in the reverse direction, of course.

Remark:

The approach to the Tonisteig leads a little longer via the Schneehitzalm due to the hunting ban on the Tausingkar.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

January

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

9,4 km

Route

5:00 h

Time

727 hm

Uphill

727 hm

Downhill

1823 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

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More information

Leave the Ennstal federal road (B320) in Wörschach. In the village, turn off in the direction of Wörschachberg, drive up to the Oberkogler-Alm and continue to Schönmoos.

Approach:

From the car park along the marked path in the direction of the Hochmölbinghütte as far as the Langpoltner Klamml. Here, make a left towards the Schneehitzalm, then head southeast on the cart path in the direction of the Hochtausing

Descent:

The eastern approach is marked in red, secured in parts, with some scrambling required (rated up to 1+). After reaching the path up, another 30 – 40 min until you reach the start of the actual via ferrata.

Take a lot of to drink with you.

Onward journey possible by taxi.

Ennstal Taxi: +43 660 6633666

Schönmoos car park - On busy days, the car park can fill up very early. Then you have to park before the Oberkogler Alm.

Parkplatz Schönmoos

Parkplatz Oberkogler Alm

Sommerfreizeitkarte WEST - available in all information offices of the TV Schladming-Dachstein

Alpenvereinskarte Nr. 14 - Dachsteingebirge

KOMPASS Karte 031 Der Dachstein, Ramsau, Filzmoos - available in the information office Ramsau am Dachstein

Klettersteige (Via Ferratas) - Atlas Österreich Schall Verlag - only in German

Via Ferratas English- TV Schladming-Dachstein (You will find the pdf file under "Klettersteige")