Rock climbing on the Dientnerweg (Hochkönig’s south face), from Birgkar

Join Daniel, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for an incredibly scenic but challenging day of climbing to the summit of the Dientnerweg via the Hochkönig south face, near Salzburg, Austria.

TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Alps

DURATION

1 Day

OFFER PERIOD

Jul - Oct

FITNESS LEVEL

Fit

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Combine rock climbing and hiking for a great day out of doors.
Take advantage of climbing on excellent quality limestone.
Enjoy Austria's stunning scenery.

Description

Sitting just an hour south of Salzburg, the Hochkönig south face of the Dientnerweg is a fun and challenging way to spend the day rock climbing in this beautiful part of Austria!

Starting early in the morning from the Birgkar parking lot, we will make the fairly easy approach, hiking for 2.5 hours until we reach the base of the limestone massif. There will be parts that require a bit of scrambling along the way.

From here, we will follow the climb ramp system, which is located in the center of this impressive rock face, all the way to the top of Hochkönig, which is mostly rated as UIAA 4+, with a possible exit variation rated at UIAA 6.

After seven to eight hours of this climbing, we will reach the summit, where we can spend a bit of time enjoying the spectacular views before hiking back down to the parking lot.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this gorgeous, challenging and fun day of rock climbing to the top of the Dientnerweg via the Hochkönig’s south face!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you will also enjoy my 1-day rock climbing expedition to the top of the Dachstein’s Southface, also near Salzburg!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Equipment you will need to bring

Comfy climbing shoes

About the guide: Daniel

Daniel

4.90

(24)

Mountain Guide

Born in the Austrian Alps, the connection to the mountains was there from early on. Started skiing as a 3 year old kid, bit later climbing and mountaineering stepped in my live. Skiing and climbing all over the Alps and abroad became a huge part of my life.

One of my favorite places in the Alps are the mountains around Chamonix and Zermatt. Since graduating as a fully-certified Mountain guide, I’ve been able to share my passion for skiing and climbing with my guests. When I’m not guiding I try to push my personal limits in climbing and mountaineering. Looking forward reaching summits together.

Languages

German | French | English

Certificates

IFMGA

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What people are saying about Daniel

5.00

This weekend i went with Daniel to the Grossglockner via the normal route and the experience was perfect. Everything was arranged and felt safe the whole trip. i would reccomend Daniel to everyone who wants to climb some mountains in the alps. In the future i will again make use of his services if i decide to climb in the alps once more.

Laura

5.00

Great trip! We enjoyed every minute - Daniel was great as a guide and quickly and safely gets you past the trickier sections so as to maximise the fun and enjoyment. We felt safe and confident with him at all times and wouldn't hesitate to book another tour!

Joseph

5.00

Daniel is a phenomenal climbing guide. Our trip was a 1-day multipitch climb in the Hochkönig region. Daniel expresses a lifetime of experience in the region and is extremely knowledgeable about the routes and rock. Given it was our first multipitch/alpine/Austria experience, Daniel provided a safe and thorough climbing experience: reviewing gear, technique, and uniquely helpful beta. We could not have asked for a better day in the mountains and climbed on some of the coolest limestone features we have ever been on. Definitely a new high point for us. Daniel is extremely personable and made it readily known that he was there to help facilitate our adventure; whether its modifying plans or changing pace, Daniel was happy to accommodate. We are thankful for having him as a guide and for all of the additional info he provided to make our tour of the Salzburg area an awesome adventure. As others have noted, we highly recommend chatting with Daniel over WhatsApp, and he was extremely helpful in learning about the many climbing areas and options around Austria.

Cranford

5.00

Daniel knows the Matterhorn like the back of his hand. If you want to get to the top as efficiently as possible he is your guy.

Michael

5.00

Daniel is a great guide, would love to go climbing with him again. Thoughtful, strong climber, and cool & collected mindset. Very communicative (would recommend coordinating with WhatsApp).