Wegscheid car park, Scheffau (subject to charge)

A roundhike with family-picnic in a meadow. Tip: bring a pair of binoculars to see the chamois on the rocks.

Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)

Admittedly, everything on the Blue Moon climbing tour revolves around the 5th pitch. It’s readily visible on the approach even without a telescope, though it’s as if this dihedral is from another galaxy! At the very least, its like something out of a picture book, stretching more than one and a quarter pitch lengths. While climbing, you might find yourself thinking: It's working! The plan! And the moon! But soon you’ll be doing your best Piaz impression, taking your shoulders to the limit while using the layback climbing technique! All the while you’ll be in awe of the climbing lines Mother Earth can create. Small wonder that this Blue Moon tour is so popular! In case the lead climber falls, the safety equipment is good, but not excellent. But what about the Blue Moon’s other eleven and three-quarter pitches? At the beginning, there is some searching for the right line. But towards the top, things really take off quickly. Between tufts of grass, there is some really fine and versatile limestone rock. It’s just how you’d imagine the perfect moon landing!

Hike across the Alpine pastures and shower in Kaiser water!

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

The Treffauer southwest rock face is an ideal climbing area for shorter days especially in spring and autumn. The approach rewards climbers with fantastic views to the south. The Treffauer north rock face offers plenty of pleasant, cool spots in the shade on hot summer days. Climbing tours range from difficulty ratings 4-7 and are completely secured with bolts. The following are three example tours. For more tours, see the "Alpin Wilder Kaiser” climbing guide by Markus Stadler (3rd edition Panico-Verlag 2021).