Via ferratas

Get up close and personal with the rock

High above the ground, safely secured, you feel the sun-warmed rock beneath your hands while Alpine choughs sweep through the air right beside you. That’s what a via ferrata experience in Berchtesgaden feels like. Ready to give it a try? Even if you’re new to it, you’ll find the right courses and routes to get started.

These protected climbing routes open up rugged rock faces and alpine terrain that would otherwise be reserved for experienced climbers. Important: prior via ferrata experience is essential—but local guides and beginner courses can teach you everything you need to know.

Around Berchtesgaden, you’ll find routes ranging from A/B (easy to moderate) up to D (very difficult).

Please keep in mind
  • You explore via ferratas at your own risk.
  • Solid alpine experience, sure-footedness, and a head for heights are essential.
  • Via ferratas are not suitable for beginners without prior experience.
  • Only start a route with full via ferrata gear and a helmet.
  • Never descend via the via ferrata.
  • Follow all signs and closures.
  • Do not attempt a route in wet, icy conditions or during thunderstorms.

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