Via Ferrata day (Steigerlhüpfen) @ Hohe Wand

Join me for a group trip from Vienna to the Steigerlhüpfen (via ferrata) event at Hohe Wand, organized by the Austrian Alpine Club (Alpenverein).
We’ll hike up together via a scenic and beginner-friendly via ferrata and then join the event at the top.

Plan

• 🚆 6:40 meeting at Wien Meidling (where the ticket machines are). Train leaves at 07:04 to Unterhöflein. Please let me know in the comments if you plan to take the train from another station.

Please buy your train ticket individually (can also be in advance via the ÖBB app). If you need help buying a ticket, I’m happy to assist at the station before departure.

• 🚶 ~1 hour walk from the station to the start of the via ferrata
• 🧗 Ascent via Springlessteig (~45 min)
• 🍻 Arrival at Hubertushaus around ~11:00
• 🎉 Join the Steigerlhüpfen event (routes, activities, food, social atmosphere)
• 🚆 Return in the afternoon

About the event
Steigerlhüpfen is a public Alpine Club event with:

• Beginner-friendly guided via ferrata opportunities
• Different route options
• Food, drinks, and a social atmosphere

We’ll join the event once we reach the top.

About the ascent
The Springlessteig is an easy via ferrata (grade A), more like a secured hiking path. There is a short ladder and two slightly exposed sections, but the path is generally quite wide.

Equipment

• If you have your own via ferrata equipment (helmet, harness, via ferrata set), please bring it.
• There is a possibility to borrow equipment from the Austrian Alpine Club (Alpenverein) in advance (e.g. from their office in Vienna).

At the event near Hubertushaus, the Alpenverein may also provide rental equipment. However, availability is uncertain, and we will only reach the event area after the ascent.

For the ascent via Springlessteig:
This is an easy via ferrata (grade A), more like a secured hiking path. Technically, a full via ferrata set is not strictly necessary for experienced and sure-footed hikers, but it is strongly recommended, especially if you are unsure or new to exposed terrain.

At a minimum, good footwear and careful movement are essential.

Requirements

• Basic fitness (approx. 2 hours ascent total)
• Sure-footedness and no strong fear of heights
• No prior via ferrata experience required, but you should feel comfortable on exposed trails

Important
Disclaimer: As always, this is a free, private leisure activity. I‘m not certified hiking guide, and participation is at your own responsibility and risk.

Not suitable for people with a fear of heights!!