The perfect preparation for climbing via ferrata!

Plan your via ferrata holidays at Lake Achensee

In this article, we reveal everything climbers need to know: where to find the perfect accommodation, where to get the proper equipment, and where to book local mountain & ski guides who teach you the required skills and share important tips and tricks.

Via ferratas at Lake Achensee

Looking for the best via ferrata to suit your abilities? Plan your individual via ferrata adventure with our interactive tour planner.

Via ferrata enthusiasts will find numerous routes in the Rofan mountains. A group is just on the way in the direction of the ascent.

Via ferrata safety tips

You don’t need extensive climbing or mountaineering experience to tackle a via ferrata, but you should have advanced hiking skills. It’s also important to have good equipment, use correct techniques, be considerate of other climbers and respect the natural environment.

The via ferratas in the Rofan mountains impress with special passages and great views.

Mountain & ski guides

Before you go, understand the terrain and conditions you will encounter. Experienced mountaineers can climb via ferratas self-guided. If you appreciate the comprehensive and expert knowledge of professionals, book a local mountain & ski guide to accompany you on your adventure.

Via ferrata enthusiasts will find numerous routes in the Rofan mountains and can let off steam on the many iron trails at Lake Achensee.

Accommodations

The Achensee holiday region offers accommodations to suit everyone: hotels, holiday apartments, inns, pensions, and farm-stay holidays. If you are looking for a mindful experience in nature, check out the region’s five campsites, which are embedded in unspoilt nature.

Service bell at hotel reception check-in

Equipment rental

Activity
Bike rental
Children's ski school
Cross-country school
Lifestyle & sports fashion
Mountain bike guide
Outdoor provider
Ski rental
Ski rental nordic
Ski roller
Ski school
Sport shop
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Sport Busslehner
open today
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Sport Busslehner

Obere Dorfstraße 185
6215 Achenkirch am Achensee
🗴 +43 (5246) 6316
😠 office@busslehner-sports.com
🜽 https://www.busslehner-sports.com
opening hours:

In June and September, only the bike rental is open on Sundays. The shop is also open in July and August.

Sport Leithner
now closed
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Sport Leithner Aktiv-Shop

Naturparkstraße 31
6213 Pertisau am Achensee
🗴 +43 (5243) 20017
😠 sport@schischule-pertisau.at
🜽 https://www.schischule-leithner.at
🏀 opens on 13.12.2024 at 08:30
Sport Wörndle
open today
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Sport Wörndle

Dorfstraße 26
6212 Maurach am Achensee
🗴 +43 (5243) 6107
😠 info@ww-sport.at
🜽 https://www.sport-woerndle.at
🏀 opens at 09:00
Rofan and Karwendel cable cars
The Rofan cable car transports visitors directly from Maurach up the mountain. On the top, the AIRROFAN zipline is an attraction for thrill-seekers.
Rofan cable car
The Karwendel cable car starts in Pertisau and gives access to the Zwölferkopf area.
Karwendel cable car
A bus stop in Steinberg am Rofan in summer.
Explore the mountains by bus and cable car

Public transport is a fast and eco-friendly way to get to the via ferratas of the Achensee region. The buses take you to the valley stations of the cable cars. During the journey, soak in gorgeous views before your climbing adventure begins.  

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