 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (4.3) | Cave Climbing Bismarckgrotte 2 | Descent into Darkness
30. 12. 2013 10:00:01
In the depths of the Bismarckgrotte, the first more difficult climbing passages await us through steep and especially narrow chimneys and slots. Over them we descend ever deeper into the dark three-dimensional rock labyrinth, whose exploration visibly challenges us despite the cave map. The climbing... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (4.4) | Difficult Climbing Passages Bismarckgrotte Franconian Switzerland 3
31. 12. 2013 10:00:02
After exploring the large side hall, the first difficult and partly dangerous climbing passages of the Bismarckgrotte await us, a nearly vertical ascent through a approx. 10-meter high rock chimney in complete darkness with climbing sections up to grade IV and a straddle traverse partly on friction ... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (4.5) | Cave Tour Bismarckgrotte 4 | Extremely Narrow Climbing Chimney „Korkenzieher“
1. 01. 2014 12:46:34
The absolute climbing highlight awaits us at the end of our Bismarckgrotte traverse: the extremely narrow, vertical 30-meter high climbing chimney Korkenzieher. This passage is definitely nothing for claustrophobics! With the help of good footholds and handholds, but practically without sight of our... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (4.6) | Cave Tour Bismarckgrotte 5 | Finally Daylight Again!
2. 01. 2014 08:02:25
Finally daylight again! :-) The complete traverse of the Bismarckgrotte took about three hours and we could certainly have discovered more. Nevertheless, it is a great feeling to breathe fresh air again and see the sky above us. Apart from the annoyance that our entry rope was stolen, we are now cel... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (4.7) | Beef Fillet at Res'n Hof | Hersbrucker Switzerland
3. 01. 2014 08:08:17
Ralf has raved about it to me for days, now it's time! The legendary "best fillet steak in Franconian Switzerland" awaits us at the beautiful Res'n Hof (http://www.resnhof.de), the perfect base for tours in Franconian Switzerland near the Höhenglücksteig (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bEYYLyU8oI).... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (5.1) | Cave Tour Franconian Switzerland 1 | Alfelder Windloch
6. 01. 2014 07:34:01
On the second day in Franconian Switzerland, we undertake an exploration of Alfelder Windloch, the second largest cave in the Franconian Alps with a total length of 2,200 meters. Alfelder Windloch is a karst and collapse cave and has a completely different character than the Bismarckgrotte from the ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (5.2) | Cave Tour Alfelder Windloch 2 | A Labyrinth of Tight Spots
7. 01. 2014 07:30:07
We continue in the Alfelder Windloch, the second largest cave in the Frankenjura. After leaving the large main hall inclined at about 45 degrees to the right as viewed from the entrance, we reach what seems an endless labyrinth consisting of extremely narrow crevices, crawling passages, and climbing... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (5.3) | Deep Underground | Cave Climbing Tour Alfelder Windloch 3
8. 01. 2014 07:52:35
As soon as the narrowness of the labyrinth eases a bit, we find ourselves at one of the deepest points of the cave. Unfortunately, we still can't orient ourselves well, and even Steffi doesn't recognize the halls and passages despite exploring them 10 years ago. We constantly hope to hit one of the ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (5.4) | Descent Through the Main Hall | Cave Tour Alfelder Windloch 4
9. 01. 2014 07:42:32
During the ascent from the labyrinth-like collapse zone, we first experience a small unexpected surprise, after which we decide to descend the gigantic main hall of Alfelder Windloch on the left side as seen from above. We use natural "chalk" for this and finally reach a huge cavity.... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (5.5) | Man, That's Tight! | Cave Tour Alfelder Windloch 5
10. 01. 2014 08:06:29
Deep down at the lower end of the main hall, the most beautiful and interesting passages of our cave tour await us. Particularly narrow, climbing-intensive and bizarrely shaped rock tubes and cavities, sandy crevices and again extremely many branches and dead ends. Unfortunately, during this explora... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (5.6) | Exit to Daylight | Cave Exploration Alfelder Windloch 6
11. 01. 2014 13:16:48
Unfortunately, the last descent variant we found also turned out to be a dead end or access to already known areas, so after about 3.5 hours underground, totally covered in dirt and with severely damaged camera equipment, we return to the open air. Overall a very interesting and especially extensive... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (6.1) | Natural Wonder Saxon Switzerland | Elbsandsteingebirge
13. 01. 2014 08:09:33
Häntzschelstiege, Schrammsteine & more. Just before the start of the main part of "Alpine Adventure 2013" we were able to visit the beautiful Elbsandsteingebirge and admire the unique German steep rock towers and peaks, but also climb some of them. It starts with the scenic via ferrata Häntzschelsti... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (7.1) | Tour Start to Watzmann East Face at 36°C
14. 01. 2014 07:49:10
NOW IT REALLY STARTS!After many pre-tours, the time has come. We start the main part of the Alpine Adventure Tour 2013 and right away with a real highlight: the ascent of the legendary Watzmann East Face, the highest climbing wall in the Eastern Alps at 2,000 meters and one of the most famous and mo... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (7.2) | We're Back! | East Face Camp Watzmann Königssee
15. 01. 2014 08:15:27
Towards early afternoon we reach the Königssee parking lot, whose visitors are nearly paralyzed by the summer heat. Last errands are done and shortly after we meet our mountain guide Hansi from alpinewelten.com at the boat stop. Together with him we cross to St. Bartholomä, that famous tourist spot ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (7.4) | Joyful Tension Before the Hell Tour | East Face Camp Watzmann
17. 01. 2014 07:49:23
Our last video before the big East Face tour! Around 9:30 PM it's time for us to "set up camp!". After all, we want to be at least somewhat rested when we're woken at 3 AM. With a mixed mood of joyful tension, anticipation, respect, uncertainty, and healthy ignorance, we hit the sack. No real conve... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (7.3) | Eve of the Big Tour | East Face Camp Watzmann Königssee
21. 01. 2014 21:09:46
The last evening before our big tour arrives. After dinner at the St. Bartholomä inn, Hansi shows us tomorrow's climbing route. It's still almost 30 degrees warm and shows no sign of cooling down at all, creating a subtropical atmosphere on the now people-empty shore of Königssee. Absolute silence. ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.1) | Watzmann East Face 1: Nighttime Ascent to the Scree Basin
25. 01. 2014 07:47:57
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 1It's time! The first big highlight of our Alpine Adventure tour begins on August 3, 2013 at 3:30 a.m. in the night. Together with our mountain guide Hansi, we set out to climb the Watzmann East Face via the Berchtesgaden Route on one of the hottest days of the year. It's ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.2) | Watzmann East Face 2: Slab Climbing at the 1st & 2nd Spur
26. 01. 2014 10:25:48
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 2Now it's getting serious! Starting from the scree basin, we ascend over the first climbing sections (II), scree, slabs and airy wall traverses to the first and second spur below the waterfall slab. Some exposed climbing passages we tackle secured in the rope team. Meanwhi... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.3) | Watzmann East Face 3: Key Section Waterfall Wall
27. 01. 2014 08:07:23
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 3With the waterfall slab or waterfall wall, we reach the (first of two) key sections of the tour. The smooth slab is located approximately at half the total elevation difference of the tour, but still in the first third of the actual climbing passages. Over several rope le... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.4) | Watzmann East Face 4: Over the Ramp to the Bivouac Cave
28. 01. 2014 07:22:20
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 4Above the waterfall slab, some shade awaits us first in the so-called ramp. Unfortunately, we cannot linger here long because the rock gully is highly prone to rockfall - especially now, with another team of climbers right in front of us. Thus, there is again hardly time ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.5) | Watzmann East Face 5: Summit Gorge & Bivouac Box
29. 01. 2014 08:10:33
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 5The summit gorge between the second water point and the bivouac box is a 400-meter climbing passage through stepped terrain consisting of scree, slabs and steep faces. Compared to the waterfall wall and the exit chimneys in the upper part, the gorge is relatively easy to ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.6) | Watzmann East Face 6: Difficult Climbing Passage Exit Chimneys
30. 01. 2014 08:26:32
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 6The final sprint to the summit of the Watzmann South Peak begins! Now we have to mobilize the last reserves of strength. With its exit chimneys, the upper part of the Watzmann East Face is the most demanding passage of the tour alongside the waterfall slab. We climb almos... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.7) | Watzmann East Face 7: Spectacular Summit Wall
31. 01. 2014 07:56:12
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 7Completely worn out and at the same time spurred on by a persistent high, we climb the last 200 meters to the ridge shoulder of the Watzmann just below the South Peak. Pitch by pitch, length by length, chimney by chimney, we overcome the final section and the exit chimney... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.8) | Watzmann East Face 8: Euphoria at the Summit of Watzmann South Peak
1. 02. 2014 10:49:00
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 8Well over 9 hours after our nighttime departure from St. Bartholomä, we finally reach our big goal, the summit of the Watzmann South Peak. Before that, however, we still have to overcome the technically most difficult single pitch, a about 5-meter high vertical rock face ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.9) | Watzmann East Face 9: Watzmann Traverse as a Bonus
2. 02. 2014 11:40:47
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 9After an extended summit break, we set off in the early afternoon to traverse the Watzmanngrat in the opposite direction. Our goal for today is the Watzmannhaus below the Hocheck, so we still have a long way ahead. Actually, the Watzmann Traverse is a standalone, very imp... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (8.10) | Watzmann East Face 10: Wrecked but Happy at Watzmannhaus
3. 02. 2014 08:02:33
WATZMANN EAST FACE Episode 10Just before reaching the Watzmannhaus, our mountain guide Hansi leaves us, as he will - hard to believe - guide the next customers through the Watzmann East Face the next day and wants to arrive back at the East Face camp in time. From our side, once again a big heartfel... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (9.1) | From Watzmannhaus to Königssee
4. 02. 2014 08:30:44
The morning after our traverse of the Watzmann East Face begins for us at the Watzmannhaus with a sporadic breakfast -- we overslept. On the hut terrace, the sun is already shining again and it's very warm once more. Shortly afterwards, we head back down to the valley to the Königssee, where we meet... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (9.2) | Departure to the Via Ferrata Paradise Ramsau am Dachstein
5. 02. 2014 08:16:10
Where Ralf and I are a bit, let's say, wrecked from the Watzmann East Face, Erik is highly motivated and urges us to immediately dive back into tour planning, because after all, the Watzmann was just one of the major alpine tour goals on our agenda. After some back and forth, it's decided: our next ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (9.3) | Our Home Base at Dachstein
6. 02. 2014 10:22:22
Dachstein -- Via Ferrata El DoradoIn Ramsau am Dachstein, we take up our holiday apartment directly below the cable car to the Dachstein Glacier, the perfect starting point for the upcoming via ferrata tours. With the Super Ferrata Dachstein consisting of the Anna and Johann via ferrata as well as t... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.1) | Sporting Start on Anna Via Ferrata | Dachstein Via Ferratas 1
12. 02. 2014 08:03:53
Super Ferrata Dachstein -- Via Ferrata of SuperlativesWith the famous Super Ferrata, Dachstein offers Erik the perfect inaugural climbing tour to let off steam. The Super Ferrata consists of the three via ferratas Anna, Johann, and shoulder ascent and leads over about 1,200 climbing elevation meters... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.2) | Anna Via Ferrata K5/D | Dachstein Via Ferratas 2
13. 02. 2014 08:26:23
The Anna via ferrata is often used as a sporting approach to the Johann via ferrata, the heart of the Super Ferrata Dachstein. With its very difficult route over vertical pillars and foot-poor traversals, the Anna via ferrata is an extremely tough opener, but its exertions are already rewarded with ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.3) | Extreme Entry Overhang Johann | Dachstein Via Ferratas 3
14. 02. 2014 08:09:54
The extremely difficult entry overhang of the Johann via ferrata (K6/E) forms the key section of the Super Ferrata Dachstein. In addition to arm strength, it requires a high degree of physical fitness. Anyone who already has problems here should not enter the via ferrata, as it is continuously deman... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.4) | Johann Via Ferrata First Part | Dachstein Via Ferratas 4
15. 02. 2014 12:04:44
The first part of the Johann via ferrata above the entry overhang and the Great Ramp runs initially difficult and extremely exposed (K3/C) over steep stepped rock walls to the first of two rest areas at the so-called Pfannl-Maischberger. This spot invites lingering with its fantastic outward and dow... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.5) | Johann Via Ferrata Slab Wall | Dachstein Via Ferratas 5
16. 02. 2014 09:28:58
The Plattenwand of the Johann via ferrata is probably the most distinctive passage of the Super Ferrata Dachstein and enjoys high fame among via ferrata climbers. Over 100 meters, it goes vertically and extremely exposed up a completely smooth, footless rock wall, solely with the help of countless i... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.6) | Johann Via Ferrata Götterthron Steep Wall | Dachstein Via Ferratas 6
17. 02. 2014 06:03:28
The second rest area called Südwandblick on the Johann via ferrata offers, under cloudless skies, an incredibly impressive panoramic view and insight into the mighty Dachstein south face. Here, Erik truly realizes what an exposed and spectacular via ferrata route he has mastered in the last two hour... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.7) | Seethalerhütte Dachsteinwarte | Dachstein Via Ferratas 7
18. 02. 2014 07:00:01
After the last climbing sections of the Johann via ferrata and the exit ledge, it's done. Erik reaches the Dachsteinwarte with the Seethalerhütte directly at the edge of the world-famous Dachstein Glacier, which extends over several square kilometers. The Seethalerhütte is also a popular destination... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.8) | Hoher Dachstein Via Ferrata Shoulder Ascent ( )
19. 02. 2014 08:06:42
The shoulder ascent of Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m) forms the third and final section of the Super Ferrata. It is a moderately difficult via ferrata (K2/B) that promises us enjoyable climbing in the extremely impressive scenery of the Dachstein Glacier. From the rock walls and airy ledges, we overlook ... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.9) | Descent via Dachstein Glacier
20. 02. 2014 07:39:47
Via the Hoher Dachstein Schulter via ferrata and a short rappel passage, we reach the Dachstein Glacier. Despite the danger from existing crevasses, all tension now falls away from us. We slide and slip through the tracks of those ahead down to the main path and treat ourselves to the long-awaited v... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.10) | Hunerkogelbahn & Return to Ramsau am Dachstein
21. 02. 2014 08:17:15
With the last gondola, we return to the valley via the Hunerkogelbahn. During the ride, the impressive Dachstein south face, the via ferratas Anna and Johann of the famous Super Ferrata conquered by Erik today, as well as the extremely difficult sports via ferrata Sky Walk can be seen. Once down, we... |
 | Alpine Adventure 2013 (10.11) | Ramsau am Dachstein | Fun Evening at the Bathing Lake
22. 02. 2014 09:47:49
We spend the fun and slightly crazy conclusion of the successful climbing day at the bathing lake in Ramsau am Dachstein and in an adjacent restaurant. In a tipsy mood, we rate head jumps and somersaults, spin new plans, experience the gay version of James Bond in real life, conquer the ultra-diffic... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (10.8) | Hoher Dachstein Via Ferrata ( ) | Dachstein Via Ferratas 8
23. 02. 2014 16:32:15
The shoulder ascent of Hoher Dachstein (2,995 m) forms the third and final section of the Super Ferrata. It is a moderately difficult via ferrata (K2/B) promising pleasant enjoyable climbing in the extremely impressive setting of the Dachstein Glacier. From the rock walls and airy ledges, we overloo... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.1) | Silberkarklamm Ramsau | Rope Bridge Hias Via Ferrata
7. 03. 2014 08:06:14
The first episode of the eleventh day of Abenteuer Alpin 2013 takes us to the rope bridge of the Hias Via Ferrata in Silberkarklamm. Actually, we wanted to go to the Dachstein Glacier again first, but unfortunately the car queue for the cable car stretched down to the valley - waiting time: 3 hours!... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.2) | Ramsau am Dachstein | Hias Via Ferrata Silberkarklamm (K5/D)
8. 03. 2014 10:47:51
The Hias Via Ferrata in Silberkarklamm near Ramsau am Dachstein is quite short but very sporty and scenically beautiful. The route features interesting elements like wire rope bridges, a vertical rock ascent over iron pegs, airy traverses, and crisp K5/D cruxes. The installation is set in the green ... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.3) | Ramsau am Dachstein | Silberkarklamm & Silberkarhütte
9. 03. 2014 12:37:58
The Silberkarklamm and the eponymous Silberkarhütte are popular excursion destinations in Ramsau am Dachstein during the summer months. The idyllic valley basin, the wild gorge, and the steeply rising rock walls enthuse young and old. Via ferrata fans find here two valley-close and very sporty via f... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.4) | Silberkarklamm Ramsau | Siega Via Ferrata Record in 20 Minutes!
10. 03. 2014 07:29:41
Timed ascent of the sport via ferrata "Siega" in Silberkarklamm near Ramsau am Dachstein. While Ralf and Sebastian from the Real Adventure / via-ferrata.de team coordinate the planned paragliding flight with the tourist office, Erik tries to set a record time on the Siega Via Ferrata, which without ... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.5) | From Silberkarklamm to Planai at Schladming
11. 03. 2014 08:17:10
Upon his return to Silberkarhütte, Erik awaits a big surprise: conditions are ideal today, so in just under 2 hours we are expected in Schladming for paragliding! We quickly break camp and drive first back to the hotel and then down to Schladming to the Planai cable car. Our joy and tension are imme... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.6) | Paragliding Action Schladming Austria
12. 03. 2014 08:21:49
Here is a really cool and crazy highlight from Abenteuer Alpin 2013: The extremely fun and towards the end adrenaline-pumping paragliding flight with the Aufwind flight school (www.aufwind.at). Starting from Schladming's local mountain, Planai, we launch with three tandem paragliders armed with thre... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.7) | Chaos Team Has Landed ;-) & Wild Ride to Ramsau
13. 03. 2014 09:41:03
After our punctual paragliding landing, there's no holding back. Our euphoria is huge, as the flight was an unforgettable fun! We celebrate for a while with the instructors from the Aufwind flight school and learn interesting details about pilot training and paragliding licenses, then race back to R... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (11.8) | Dachstein Via Ferrata Pope Hans Prugger Interview
14. 03. 2014 08:26:03
Real Adventure and via-ferrata.de had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with Hans Prugger - the architect and builder of all via ferratas in the Dachstein area. Hans is a mountain and ski guide in Ramsau am Dachstein (http://www.bergfuehrer-dachstein.at) and has personally planned and built... |
 | Abenteuer Alpin 2013 (12.1) | The End Justifies the Means
28. 03. 2014 07:33:48
On the third day at Dachstein, we spend it again high up on the Dachstein Glacier and the adjacent via ferratas Koppenkarstein-West Ridge, Irg, and Sky Walk. However, on this midsummer day, it's not easy at all to get there. Thousands of tourists queue for hours for one of the coveted spots in the g... |