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The 16 best via ferratas in Europe

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Discover the 16 best via ferratas in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.
These tours have been rated the best, are absolute top tours and offer magnificent views.
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updated on: February 19, 2024
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Via Ferrata · Zugspitz Arena Tyrol
Via ferrata Tajakante
PremiumPremium content Difficulty D/E difficult
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 1,422 m
Descent 1,422 m

An alpine via ferrata route on the steep west ridge of the Vorderer Tajakopf (2450 m), which delights climbing fans and nature lovers on both ...

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from Patrick Schmidt,   Outdooractive Premium
Via Ferrata · Wetterstein Mountains and Mieminger chain
Zugspitze through the Höllental valley
Toprecommended route Difficulty C difficult
Distance 10.1 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 2,200 m
Descent 180 m

A very long and strenuous mountain tour that requires excellent fitness, mountain experience, surefootedness and a head for heights.

14
from Siegfried Garnweidner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Via Ferrata · Bellinzona and Valleys
Via Ferrata dei Tre Signori
PremiumPremium content Difficulty D/E difficult
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 700 m
Descent 700 m

Classically constructed and sunny via ferrata on good rock with a short approach.

9
from Hartmut Wimmer,   Outdooractive Premium
Via Ferrata · Region Innsbruck
Kühtai Panorama via ferrata
PremiumPremium content Difficulty D/E difficult
Distance 8.3 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 980 m
Descent 980 m

Challenging via ferrata with highly exposed sections, strength-sapping steep steps and scenic ridge passages.

9
from Patrick Schmidt,   Outdooractive Premium
Via Ferrata · Region Innsbruck
The Innsbruck via ferrata in the Karwendel mountains
Toprecommended route Difficulty C/D moderate
Distance 6.3 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 451 m
Descent 817 m

The Innsbruck via ferrata is a wonderful ridge climb high above Innsbruck. The views of the Inn Valley and the Stubai peaks on one side and the ...

9
from Kilian Müller,   Outdooractive Editors
Via Ferrata · Ferienregion Kaiserwinkl
Mountaineering companions via ferrata
PremiumPremium content Difficulty D difficult
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 408 m
Descent 408 m

Nice via ferrata in the via ferrata park at the Ottenalm with two rope bridges and nice climbing passages.

7
from Patrick Schmidt,   Outdooractive Premium
Via Ferrata · Gutenstein Alps
Gebirgsvereinssteig, Hohe Wand
Toprecommended route Difficulty D difficult
Distance 0.2 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 200 m
Descent 0 m

Very difficult via ferrata, category D

7
from Alois Lackner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Via Ferrata · Eggental
Santnerpass via ferrata
PremiumPremium content Difficulty B moderate
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 960 m
Descent 960 m

Absolute Dolomite classic über many unsecured Bänder and Scharten with fantastic panorama

7
from Patrick Schmidt,   Outdooractive Premium
Via Ferrata · Trentino
Via Ferrata Ottorino Marangoni - Monte Albano
Toprecommended route Difficulty D/E difficult Open
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 413 m
Descent 413 m

Created in 1976 by the CAI-SAT section of Mori, it is one of the most difficult and spectacular climbing routes in the Alps. 

8
from Staff Outdoor GardaTrentino SO,   Garda Trentino
Via Ferrata · Schober Group
Glödis (3206m) from the Lienzer Hütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty C moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,229 m
Descent 1,229 m

Very scenic, beautifully laid out via ferrata in the heart of the Schober group. Difficulty level B (variant C)

6
from Helge Tielbörger,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Via Ferrata · Switzerland
Hexensteig - Witches Via Ferrata
Toprecommended route Difficulty D difficult
Distance 7.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,312 m
Descent 1,312 m

One of the few Via Ferratas which is entirely inside a cave. Hard hike to access it, but totally worth it, especially in hot days where the fresh ...

6
from Ferreira Tiago Daniel,   Community
Via Ferrata · Vorarlberg
Karhorn via ferrata east and west ridge
Toprecommended route Difficulty C/D difficult
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 3:36 h
Ascent 477 m
Descent 477 m

Relax again on the ascent with the Steffisalp-Express before you go. Now you have left most of the altitude meters behind and can march at your own ...

6
from Warth-Schröcken Tourismus,   Warth-Schröcken Tourismus
Via Ferrata · Carnic Alps
Up Monte Peralba/Hochweißstein 2694 m via the Via Ferrata Sartor
Toprecommended route Difficulty C difficult
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 884 m
Descent 884 m

Monte Peralba/Hochweißstein is undoubtedly one of the most famous and most visited mountains in the Carnic Alps, it is the third highest peak in ...

5
from Juergen Hilgenberg,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Via Ferrata · Bregenzerwald
Abendrot-Klettersteig am Widerschrofen
Toprecommended route Difficulty E difficult
Distance 0.9 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 120 m
Descent 120 m

Kurzer, aber extrem schwieriger und exponierter Sportklettersteig auf den Widerschrofen. Ausschließlich für sehr gute Kletterer mit extrem viel ...

5
from Patruckel - Spaß am Klettersteig,   Patruckel - Spaß am Klettersteig
Via Ferrata · Garda Trentino
Via Ferrata Colodri - Colt
Toprecommended route Difficulty B moderate Open
Distance 1.2 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 359 m
Descent 74 m

Easy route up the east wall of Monte Colodri alongside the overhangs, with a spectacular view on the Valley of river Sarca. A classic of Garda ...

6
from Staff Outdoor GardaTrentino SO,   Garda Trentino
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