Frequently Asked Questions
General information
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Season ticket sales always begin at the start of November.
From then on, it's time to get up the mountain more often and breathe deeply more often.Please note—season tickets may NOT be transferred to others. Violations may result in revocation.
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The advance sale price for the summer season is always valid until the first Monday after Mother's Day.
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Advance ticket sales for the mountain and valley rides on Poacher's Sunday always take place on January 15.
On Poacher Sunday, only these tickets, as well as annual and winter season tickets, are valid.
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Yes. Lift tickets are available at the Skiosk at the mountain station.
Payment is only possible with a debit card.The parking fee of €2.50 must be paid in advance and the parking ticket must be displayed in the car.
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Discounts are available for guests with a guest card, seniors (aged 60 and over), groups of 20 or more, members of alpine clubs, children aged 6 to 16, and young people aged 16 to 18.
In summer, there is also a discount for families upon presentation of the Upper Austria or Salzburg family card.
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The last descent is at 5:00 p.m. in summer and 4:00 p.m. in winter.
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Yes, you can pay by debit card at both the mountain inn and the alpine hut.
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Yes. Despite the driving ban in the city, buses are allowedcable car directly to the Katrin cable car and have free parking there (when purchasing mountain/valley trips).
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Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted to a limited extent, up to a maximum width of 50 cm or if they can be folded.
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No. The hiking trails are natural and not barrier-free—that's exactly what Katrin special.
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Yes, dogs are transported free of charge. They must be kept on a leash and, when it is very busy, they must also wear a muzzle. You will be alone with your dog in the gondola, so the muzzle can be removed.
Parking
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If you pay the daily parking fee of €5 in advance at the parking meter, you will receive a refund for the entire parking fee when you purchase a round trip ticket with the small lower section of the parking ticket (marked "please take to the ticket office"). If you purchase a single trip ticket, half of the parking fee will be refunded.
When purchasing your cable car ticket, you can also request a parking ticket, which must also be placed in your car BEFORE boarding the cable car.
Summer
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The ascent takes about 2.5 hours.
The descent takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on the route.The Katrin a high alpine terrain, so sure-footedness, a head for heights, and good footwear are essential!
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The hiking trail begins directly after the cable car building on the right-hand side.
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There are various hiking trails with walking times ranging from around 30 minutes to around 2.5 hours. You can find more detailed descriptions of the different trails in our folder.
The Katrin a high alpine terrain, so sure-footedness, a head for heights, and good footwear are essential!
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From the valley station, the trail leads up the old ski slope. The ruins are located on the left side of the ski slope.
The walking time is about 20 minutes. -
The start of the via ferrata is about 40 minutes from the mountain station.
The approach is via the old ski slope, then follow the sign to the left.
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Yes. The turnoff to the via ferrata is signposted from the old ski slope. From the mountain station, walk down the old ski slope and follow the sign on the steep slope, which leads left into the forest to the access point.
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The cable car ride takes 15 minutes. It takes about 40 minutes to get from the mountain station area to the start of the via ferrata (sure-footedness required!).
Depending on your fitness level, the via ferrata itself takes around 30 to 40 minutes.
The return journey from the summit to the mountain station takes about 30 minutes.
The total walking time is around 2 hours (important because of the last descent!).
Winter
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Yes. Winter hikes are generally possible outside of the closed areas. However, we would like to point out that we do not have a secured ski area and that the trails are neither groomed nor maintained by us in winter. Therefore, you hike at your own risk and responsibility.
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The trails are neither groomed nor maintained by us during the winter. Therefore, you walk at your own risk and responsibility.
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Yes. Snowshoe hikes are possible outside of closed areas and are undertaken at your own risk.
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Current snow conditions can becable car via the Bergfex link on the Katrin cable car website.
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For liability reasons. Katrin not a secured ski resort and does not have any groomed slopes.
For these reasons, it is also not permitted to transport winter sports equipment up the mountain. However, we will gladly take you back down to the valley with your skis.
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Katrin not a secured ski resort and does not have any groomed slopes.
For these reasons, it is also not permitted to transport winter sports equipment up the mountain. However, we are happy to take you back down to the valley with your skis.