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Pfaffenstein Climbing

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Routes in Pfaffenstein

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	Bobis und Bertis Zahnriss T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Condoore S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Dir. SW-Kanten-Sockel S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Eisenerzer Steig C0
	Pfaffenstein Südwestkante S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13

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Elevation:	5,965 ft	1,818 m
GPS:	47.56117, 14.91444 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Paffenstein is the home mountain of Esienerz. Its name (pastor stone) comes from the silhoutte of the mountain looking like a person praying. You can enjoy this view (and also a beautiful view of Eisenerz and the Erzberg) from the Präbichel overlook.
There are numerous multi pitch routes and via ferratas to access the summit (1871 m).

Getting There

From Graz take A9 towards St. Michael and exit the highway in Traboch. Follow 115 (Eisenstraße) to Eisenerz. Once in town turn right onto Hans-von-der-Sann-Straße and the right again onto Ausraße. Follow this until you see an obvious parking lot on the left (47.5452, 14.8966).
Continue up the road until you hit well marked hiking trails.

Descent

Two descent options from the summit:

1) Follow the signs down for Markussteig (~1.5 h)

2) From the summit head to the right (east) across the plateau and descent via Südwandsteig (B, Via Ferrata). The via ferrata starts at the lowest point of the plateau (~2 h).