Via Ferrata: “Rudolf Decker Steig (B)” & “Myrafälle”

This round-trip tour starts at the parking of the “Steinwandklamm”, next to the Jausenstation Reischer (GPS 47.931864, 15.953809). After paying a small entrance fee (recommended to by the combi ticket valid for Steinwandklamm and Myrafälle), the trail first leads through the Steinwandklamm. In early summer, the trail runs next to a small river with impressive waterfalls. However the river dries out during summer. The tour then is spiced up by taking the “Rudolf-Decker-Steig”, an easy via ferrata (cat. B) using various iron ladders. The crux (B) is a very long iron ladder that leads directly into the Wildschützenloch cave. As this ladder is long and exposed, it can be bypassed using shorter and non-exposed ladders.
One of the highlights is the “Türkenloch”, a cave that must be gone through (recommended to take a torch with you). After passing the “Gasthof Jagasitz” with its impressive view towards “Schneeberg”, the tour descends towards the entrance of the “Myrafälle”. Walking next to the impressive waterfalls upwards and then following the road and the trail leads back to the Steinwandklamm which is then used for descending back to the parking.
 
Tour Description

00:00	Parking at the parking lot Steinwandklamm opposite of the Jausenstation Reischer.
00:01	Follow the path towards the entrance of the Steinwandklamm. A ticket is required to pass the turnstile.
00:15	Turn left into the Rudolf-Decker-Steig, cross the wooden bridge and use the iron ladder that marks the begin of the Rudolf-Decker-Steig (via ferrata).
00:18	Hike up the very long ladder (approx. 16 meters) of the Rudolf-Decker-Steig that leads into a cave. This is the crux of the tour. The ladder however can be bypassed on the left hand-side using a much shorter and easier ladder.
00:40	At the end of Rudolf-Decker-Steig, turn left and take the wooden stairs up to the Türkenloch, a dark cave that must be passed through (torch recommended). Follow up the trail and enjoy the amazing views.
00:50	At the crossing, keep left and follow the trail towards Gasthof Jagasitz.
00:55	Short break at Gasthof Jagasitz ().
01:15	Go to the crossing of the street southwards, then turn right and follow the street for a few meters. Then turn left into the trail (first few meters on the street) marked “white-blue-white” downwards to the “Myrafälle”. At the next crossing, keep left and follow the trail.
01:30	At the crossing, turn left and follow the trail (marked “white-blue-white”) towards the “Myrafälle”.
01:40	Cross the street and follow the steep tail downwards to the entrance of the “Myrafälle”.
01:45	Well-deserved break ( ) at the Myra-Stubn.
02:30	Pass the turnstile at the entrance of the “Myrafälle” and follow the wooden stairs and trail upwards (along the river with its impressive waterfalls).
02:45	At the crossing, turn left and follow the white-red-white marked trail towards Hausstein.
03:00	After passing by the Hausstein, ascent it from the rear. Turn sharply right and follow the trail up to the peak of Hausstein.
03:05	Enjoy the view from Hausstein, then take the same trail back to the crossing but this time, keep straight ahead and follow the trail towards Karnerwirt.
03:15	At the Karnerwirt, cross the street and follow the “über die Stoa” trail back to Gasthof Jagasitz. It will lead back to the trail used to descent towards Myrafälle, this time ascend it (way back).
03:40	At the Jagasitz, keep straight ahead and follow the white-yellow-white marked forest street downwards back to the parking. Optionally, you can consider walking back through the Steinwandklamm, however the Rudolf Decker Steig is not allowed to be used for descending!
03:55	Back at the parking, end of the tour.

 

 
 
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Level	easy
–  Via Ferrata Category	B
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