How to Berg

cable car ends here. The mountain begins now.

The mountain is open to everyone—but it requires personal responsibility, caution, and realistic decisions.

Planning

If you can't read a map, you should at least keep an eye on the time—the last lift down won't wait for you.
Plan your route, duration, and return trip realistically.
Turning back is often the better decision. Overestimating your abilities rarely ends well.

Weather

The weather can change quickly.
When it starts to get dark up there, “just a quick one” is usually the wrong plan.
It’s better to watch thunderstorms from below.

Trail & Markings

Markings aren't placed there by chance.
They show the safe route and help with navigation.
Shortcuts rarely save time and increase the risk.

Equipment

Footwear is crucial.
Sturdy, with good traction, and suitable for hiking.
Sneakers aren't made for this.
Weatherproof clothing, a rain jacket, and plenty to drink belong in every backpack.

Self-Assessment

Go at a pace that's right for you.
Honestly assessing your fitness level and experience is part of staying safe.

Emergency Calls & Safety

  • Austrian Alpine Emergency Hotline: 140
    European Emergency Number: 112

    cable car (during business hours): 06132/23788

    In alpine terrain, help may take some time.
    You are exploring this natural area at your own risk.

Important Downloads

Appropriate behavior and honest self-assessment:

Dos and Don'ts on the Mountain
Alpine Emergency
Choosing the Right Tour

The mountain is nature—and it always wins.

Winter

  • 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.

  • The trails are neither groomed nor maintained by us during the winter. Therefore, you walk at your own risk and responsibility.

  • Yes. Snowshoe hikes are possible outside of closed areas and are undertaken at your own risk.

  • Current snow conditions can becable car via the Bergfex link on the Katrin cable car website.

    https://www.bergfex.at/katrin/

  • 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.

  • 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.