Via ferrata Little Bear

Family via ferrata at the Krippenstein

The adventurous climbing experience especially for children on the ‘Little Bear via ferrata’ - climbing fun for young and old in the Dachstein Krippenstein climbing arena!

The family via ferrata on the top of Krippenstein is the perfect beginner via ferrata for children and beginners and offers a special mountain experience for the whole family as well as a bit of adrenalin.

The climbing route with difficulty level A can be climbed by children and beginners from a height of 1.35 metres and offers via ferrata newcomers a great climbing experience along wire ropes, stepping sticks and bridges.

The only hurdle is that the children have to reach the rope at the measuring station (Little Bear) of 1.35 metres.

Via ferrata 'Little Bear' closed

Via ferrata 'Little Bear' next to Krippenstein mountain station is closed and will be open for you in the summer season 2025.

Key facts via ferrata

Klettersteig Little Bear

  • Length = 200 m

  • Difficulty = A

  • Access = 100 m from mountain station Krippenstein

  • Climbing time = 40 minutes

  • Start at least = 3:00 pm

  • Way back= 200 m to mountain station Krippenstein

  • Ideal for = children aged 5 and over accompanied by an experienced guide or mountain guide

Cable car operation / emergency : +43 50 140 12180 
Mountain rescue: 140

Climbing adventureOn the beginner via ferrata

Summit book

Don't forget to leave a note :-)

What is a visit to the summit cross without a logbook notice in the summit book? There is also a ‘summit book’ on the Little Bear via ferrata and the post-climbers are happy to receive nice notes, so don't forget to sign the summit book :-)

Via ferrata equipment

Safety First: Absolutely necessary!

Via ferrata equipment

For the sporting challenge on the Little Bear via ferrata, the following equipment is absolutely essential:

  • climbing harness with via ferrata set

  • rockfall helmet

  • sturdy shoes

  • first aid

Safe with children on the via ferrata
⇒ Tips from 'Alpenverein'

As always: Safety First!

Little Bear measuring station

Am I tall enough for the via ferrata?

The climbing route with difficulty level A can be climbed by children and beginners from a height of 1.35 metres and offers via ferrata beginners a great climbing experience along wire ropes, stepping pins and rope bridges.

The only hurdle is that the children have to reach the rope at the measuring station (Little Bear) in a 1.35 metre.

Builder:
Outdoor Leadership
On behalf of Dachstein Tourismus AG

Holder:
Dachstein Tourismus AG

Liability: The builder (Outdoor Leadership/Helmut Putz), the operator (Dachstein Tourismus AG) and the landowner (Österreichische Bundesforste) assume no liability for the safety and condition of the via ferrata and its use. Any ascent is voluntary and requires adequate planning, self-assessment, preparation, training and physical and mental fitness. This via ferrata is a beginner's via ferrata, but attention must still be paid to all the dangers present in the mountains.

Outdoor Leadership

Via ferrata courses & guided tours

With the mountain guide expert and climbing professionals from Outdoor Leadership, you can find the right introduction to the world of climbing or improve your skills for tackling difficult via ferratas.

Outdoor Leadership
Phone. +43 6135  6058
Mail: office@outdoor-leadership.com 
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