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Elevation: 800m
Parking: 47.7925°, 15.8298°
Ferrata: 47.7923°, 15.8143°
Characteristics
The Fadensteig is not a real via ferrata, as it is only secured for a few meters! For experienced mountaineers and sure-footed hikers, however, it is one of the shortest and most frequently used routes to climb the Schneeberg and is therefore almost a normal route. The climb is also very popular with ski tourers in winter, but it can quickly become a deadly trap when iced up (without crampons).
The difficulties can be found in the thread walls and the rock walls in front of the high plateau, from the high plateau there is a hiking trail marked with poles.
Arrival
Via the southern motorway to Wr. Neustadt West (Schneeberg is also written) and then to Puchberg am Schneeberg. From there to Losenheim to the valley station of the chair lift.
Approach
Either with the Salamander chairlift to the Fadensattel and in 5 minutes from the mountain station to the Edelweisshütte = start of the Fadensteig, or on foot in 40 minutes over the ski slope (always stay on the left edge) and finally on a path up to the hut. Entrance at 1225 m.
Exit
Like ascent.
Alternatively and significantly shorter, you can descend from the Fischerhütte in a southern direction to the Damböckhaus and the mountain station of the Zahrandbahn (1h).
Interesting facts
In bad weather, the high plateau is extremely dangerous. Almost no visibility and often very strong winds make orientation and advancement almost impossible.
When icing in winter, the Fadensteig without crampons is extremely dangerous.
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