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Austria · Salzburg — Hochkönig

Königsjodler Klettersteig

Königsjodler

Previous notation treated the Königsjodler as an ordinary summit ferrata; its identity is a journey of 1,700 metres of cable, turn after turn, without stopping.

Verified94.6

Score / 100
2 distinct sources

Experience profile · editorial diagramup to 2,941 m
Type
Via ferrata on rock
Duration
8–10 hours
Grade
Not documented
Best period
Check locally

Why it enters the Top 100

An experience ranked for its story and distinctiveness.

The Königsjodler develops approximately 1,700 metres of equipped progression in successive climbs and descents on the Teufelshörner, up to the Hoher Kopf then the Hochkönig. The line connects eight turns, a large gap above a gap and a bridge of three cables; the old flying fox has been dismantled and is not counted. The specialist guide estimates the full day at around eleven and a half hours; the Alpenverein still schedules the crossing in September 2026 with overnight stay at the Matrashaus.

What sets it apart: The Königsjodler develops approximately 1,700 metres of equipped progression in successive climbs and descents on the Teufelshörner, up to the Hoher Kopf then the Hochkönig.; The line connects eight turns, a large gap above a gap and a bridge of three cables; the old flying fox has been dismantled and is not counted.; The specialist guide estimates the full day at around eleven and a half hours; the Alpenverein still schedules the crossing in September 2026 with overnight stay at the Matrashaus.

Score breakdown

Median / 5
Power of story4.6
Singularity4.8
Emotional and sensory intensity4.8
Rationale for travel4.8
Strength of evidence4.7

Traceability

The facts behind the profile.

  1. The Königsjodler develops approximately 1,700 metres of equipped progression in successive climbs and descents on the Teufelshörner, up to the Hoher Kopf then the Hochkönig.

  2. The line connects eight turns, a large gap above a gap and a bridge of three cables; the old flying fox has been dismantled and is not counted.

  3. The specialist guide estimates the full day at around eleven and a half hours; the Alpenverein still schedules the crossing in September 2026 with overnight stay at the Matrashaus.

Geographical precision: Name matched against the OSM reference; check the practical starting point before travelling.