Let's go climbing in Gastein

If you wish to head for higher elevations and discover a feeling of incomparable joy, if you want to enjoy nature in places that are otherwise not easy to reach, plus you need a real challenge and even a bit of an adrenaline rush, then climbing is probably “just what the doctor ordered”. As a climber, you have to become one with nature, use your hands and feet to find the right path through the rock, and are generally rewarded with breathtaking views. Here, you can experience places which, as a hiker, you would never get to see. That said, climbing is definitely not for the weak-of-heart or tender hands. And long fingernails are an absolute taboo in climbing. You have to be conscious of the rugged conditions, though once you reach your destination, you are more than compensated for your efforts by the amazing scenery and the sense of accomplishment. Climbing is also a sport which demands great trust in your climbing partner, since he or she is responsible for your safety. If the person responsible for securing you fails, it can have serious consequences. Nonetheless, through constant improvements in equipment, climbing has developed into a very safe sport and can be enjoyed without the slightest hesitation. Though a head for heights is, of course, an absolute must.
Gastein Valley has something to offer every avid “rock jock” or aspiring mountaineer, with a via ferrata here sure to appeal to everyone. 
In this regard, the Schlossalm has much to offer. Here in Gastein Valley, you will find six different via ferrata climbs ranging in difficulty from easy to expert, as well as one climbing route dedicated to practicing the correct climbing techniques as well as finding safe hand- and footholds. The offer also includes a practice climbing area with seven different routes for rock climbers to inch their way up.