--- title: Rathsteig eternal wall url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006255/rathsteig-ewige-wand.html" description: "The Rathsteig \"Ewige Wand\" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt is an alpine hiking trail with a rope that requires a head for heights and surefootedness." date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Rathsteig eternal wall Rathsteig Ewige Wand ====================== **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/244775/4CDE21F430D385D7A2CEE0AFA3211A8AD60BCB2D0E2D2F0C366A580718207ED3/gipfelkreuz-am-predigstuhl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/244776/E67FBE95B1C941A624D3EBBB8DC44A6A6A9470E7D345CD5E6F3E15485CF10A73/die-forststrasse-hinter-dem-hotel.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/244777/6FFD9431ACA18718B227BD50B1B4226279BD943D1B26F857C929C1F2C1737807/markierung-radsteig.jpg) Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![A narrow, stony path leads through dense coniferous forest to a summit cross. A person is sitting on a bench. In the background you can see a vast mountain landscape under a cloudy sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/244775/4CDE21F430D385D7A2CEE0AFA3211A8AD60BCB2D0E2D2F0C366A580718207ED3/gipfelkreuz-am-predigstuhl.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/244775/4CDE21F430D385D7A2CEE0AFA3211A8AD60BCB2D0E2D2F0C366A580718207ED3/gipfelkreuz-am-predigstuhl.jpg) Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![A forest path divides at a crossroads. Signs point to various routes. The surrounding area is densely wooded with green trees and rocks. The sun is shining and flowers grow along the path.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/244776/E67FBE95B1C941A624D3EBBB8DC44A6A6A9470E7D345CD5E6F3E15485CF10A73/die-forststrasse-hinter-dem-hotel.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/244776/E67FBE95B1C941A624D3EBBB8DC44A6A6A9470E7D345CD5E6F3E15485CF10A73/die-forststrasse-hinter-dem-hotel.jpg) Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![A tree with a hiking sign \"Abstieg Radsteig Bad Goisern\" and red-white-red markings. The tree stands in a wooded area with green undergrowth, next to it lies a felled tree trunk.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/244777/6FFD9431ACA18718B227BD50B1B4226279BD943D1B26F857C929C1F2C1737807/markierung-radsteig.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/244777/6FFD9431ACA18718B227BD50B1B4226279BD943D1B26F857C929C1F2C1737807/markierung-radsteig.jpg) 1. 2. 3. ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:cnzaHs`frAIc@@_AEeCAKCIKQQUGKEOM_AQaBAW@eACg@@WFq@Hm@?{@G_A`@Kz@LFDEx@AlAJx@@j@CTEPGDODI?@?G[_@US@OHBtB^`DJ\RRHPDVFbCCdAyAtEa@dBy@SY@uAxAi@`@i@HaB`@WA_@YMm@So@QUSEY^gBE_ATo@d@u@t@KFACDo@AMIAOJSXYVEF?HCEODEq@GGWg@EA@LAZEJQFGA&server=meta.tourdata.at) **On the Rathsteig in [Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata) a head for heights and surefootedness are a must.** Alpine hiking trail with rope ----------------------------- The trail starts at the **[Predigstuhl car park](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024659/parkplatz-predigstuhl.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. The trail begins on the forest road behind the hotel. After a few hundred metres, the path climbs very steeply to the right through the forest. After a short time, the first steps and steel cables begin. Continue along a forest path over a forest track until you reach a saddle. Some steel cables lead you directly below the summit of the **Predigstuhl**. A hiking trail then takes you back down to a forest road at the rear of the summit. The trail also serves as a **feeder route to various via ferratas**. In emergencies, call the **mountain rescue service on 140!** [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour through Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=62&startactions=lookat(4.85,18.5,79.37,0,0);?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **duration:** 1h 3m **length:** 1,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 236m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 66m **Lowest point:** 987m **Highest point:** 1.159m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Path / trail, Gravel, unfixed **Starting point:** Predigstuhl car park **Destination:** Predigstuhl car park **Details - climbing mount**- difficulty acc. to Kurt Schall: simple (A) - Hop off description: Not a via ferrata but an alpine hiking trail with rope and feeder path. - Hop on description: Not a via ferrata but an alpine hiking trail with rope and feeder path. - duration hop on: 1 h - duration Descent: 1 h [ ![Altitude profile Rathsteig Ewige Wand](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006255&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Rathsteig Ewige Wand](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006255&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Rathsteig Ewige Wand") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****In Bad Goisern, take the exit to Lasern at the roundabout and take the [Panoramastrasse](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400687/panoramastrasse-zur-bergstation-predigstuhl.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) in the direction of Predigstuhl continue to the free [Parkplatz Predigstuhl](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024659/parkplatz-predigstuhl.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata).** **By car** **From Salzburg:** Exit Thalgau via the B158 federal road towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut road towards Bad Goisern. **From Linz:** Regau motorway exit onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern. **From Vienna/Graz:** Liezen motorway exit onto B320, in Trautenfels turn off onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 to Bad Goisern. **From Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit "Eben im Pongau", via B166 Pass Gschütt Bundesstraße through Gosau, turn left at the Gosaumühle junction towards Bad Goisern. **By train** Train Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning: Stops Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern railway station, Steeg / Gosau. **By bus** Bus 541 & 542 (Bad Ischl - Lake Gosau): Stops Bad Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern Kurhotel, Bad Goisern Mitte/B145, Stambach StrKrzg., St. Agatha Agathawirt, Stambach Angerer, Steeg Reitern, Steeg Au, Steeg Bahnhof, Steeg Traunbrücke, Steeg E-Werk. **Detailed information on the respective** [**Train-**](https://www.oebb.at/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **and** [**Bus times**](https://www.postbus.at/de/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **can be found here!** **Parking**- Parking space: 100 - Bus parking space: 2 **Parking fees**free of charge [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (14 - 14 Year) - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- Inneres Salzkammergut Tourist Board - Bad Goisern office [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Rathsteig Ewige Wand** Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee Phone [ +43 5 95095 - 11 ](tel:+4359509511) E-Mail [goisern@dachstein-salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [dachstein.salzkammergut.at](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at "New window") https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ TikTok ](https://www.tiktok.com/@visitdachstein) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Goisern_am_Hallst%C3%A4ttersee) --- **We speak the following languages** German English Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](https://gpsdownload.ttg.at?type=2030&ExperienceID=526&TourID=430006255&Format=GPX) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430006255) [To the website](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at "New window") ### Altitude profile - Rathsteig Ewige Wand Close ![Altitude profile Rathsteig Ewige Wand](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006255&width=800&height=600&mkt=en) powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")