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Extreme Climbing: The Hardest Via Ferratas in the World
“Stairway to Heaven”, Donnerkogel, Austria
This via ferrata has a difficulty level of “C/D” on the Schall scale, which ranges from A to F. But don’t let the medium difficulty fool you – the gigantic ladder crossing over a 700-meter abyss that is part of this route is… Read full text
“Stairway to Heaven”, Donnerkogel, Austria
This via ferrata has a difficulty level of “C/D” on the Schall scale, which ranges from A to F. But don’t let the medium difficulty fool you – the gigantic ladder crossing over a 700-meter abyss that is part of this route is not for the weak… The official name for this via ferrata is Intersport Klettersteig.
Via Ferrata Extraplomix, Gran Canaria, Spain
This is the only via ferrata in the world that has “broken” the Schall scale and been awarded the difficulty level “G” by the German website Bergsteigen.com. Thus, making this Canarias route the world’s most difficult via ferrata…. Read full text
Via Ferrata Extraplomix, Gran Canaria, Spain
This is the only via ferrata in the world that has “broken” the Schall scale and been awarded the difficulty level “G” by the German website Bergsteigen.com. Thus, making this Canarias route the world’s most difficult via ferrata. It features an enormous overhang right at the start. You will also use a pendulum and climb through a cave via its ceiling. Extraplomix is recommended only for those who master technical alpine climbing.
Gosauschmied Hammer Klettersteig, Austria
This is the most difficult via ferrata in the Alps, rated “F” for difficulty and starts with a massive overhang. Only suitable for the most experienced climbers.
Gosauschmied Hammer Klettersteig, Austria
This is the most difficult via ferrata in the Alps, rated “F” for difficulty and starts with a massive overhang. Only suitable for the most experienced climbers.
Via Ferrata Jules Carret, France
This route includes a cave and several “bridges”. It’s rated “E/F” for difficulty, and is one of the most demanding via ferratas of the French Alps.
Via Ferrata Jules Carret, France
This route includes a cave and several “bridges”. It’s rated “E/F” for difficulty, and is one of the most demanding via ferratas of the French Alps.
Karolasteig, Germany
This is the most difficult via ferrata (or Klettersteig, as it’s called in German) in Germany. Almost the whole route is up a big wall with a slight overhang. It has an “F” rating for difficulty.
Karolasteig, Germany
This is the most difficult via ferrata (or Klettersteig, as it’s called in German) in Germany. Almost the whole route is up a big wall with a slight overhang. It has an “F” rating for difficulty.
Via Ferrata de la Roche du Mont, France
This is France’s hardest via ferrata, with an “E/F” rating. Note: there’s an “extremely difficult variant” of the Via ferrata de la Rocer du Mont, which is much harder to climb than the normal one.
Via Ferrata de la Roche du Mont, France
This is France’s hardest via ferrata, with an “E/F” rating. Note: there’s an “extremely difficult variant” of the Via ferrata de la Rocer du Mont, which is much harder to climb than the normal one.
Via Ferrata Feliz Navidad, Spain
This is one of the most extreme via ferratas in the world with some difficult “surprises” at the very end. It’s rated “E/F”.
Via Ferrata Feliz Navidad, Spain
This is one of the most extreme via ferratas in the world with some difficult “surprises” at the very end. It’s rated “E/F”.
Via Ferrata Vidourle, France
This route is situated above a river and includes a zip line (over the water). It’s rated “E” and is extremely difficult. One of the climbers in this video dislocated his shoulder while climbing.
Via Ferrata Vidourle, France
This route is situated above a river and includes a zip line (over the water). It’s rated “E” and is extremely difficult. One of the climbers in this video dislocated his shoulder while climbing.
Klettersteig Dopamin, Austria
A very steep via ferrata that starts with a narrow wire bridge over the foaming creek Galitzenbach. Mid-route you can choose the “masochist” extension with a couple of overhangs if you think the normal route is too easy… Rat… Read full text
Klettersteig Dopamin, Austria
A very steep via ferrata that starts with a narrow wire bridge over the foaming creek Galitzenbach. Mid-route you can choose the “masochist” extension with a couple of overhangs if you think the normal route is too easy… Rated “E/F”·
Via Ferrata Delle Aquile, Italy
Delle Aquile in Italy is not for the faint of heart, as some parts of this via ferrata feature some very exposed passages over deep abysses (with amazing views of Lake Garda and Trento). You’ll also walk over two wire bridge… Read full text
Via Ferrata Delle Aquile, Italy
Delle Aquile in Italy is not for the faint of heart, as some parts of this via ferrata feature some very exposed passages over deep abysses (with amazing views of Lake Garda and Trento). You’ll also walk over two wire bridges, use a pendulum and climb the “DNA ladder” if you opt for the extreme variant. This via ferrata is rated “C/D”, with some parts marked “E”. Jump to 4:28 in the video if you wanna go straight to the via ferrata climb.
Wilde Gams Klettersteig, Austria
This via ferrata requires a lot of strength in your forearms, as it practically goes straight up a big wall. It also features an overhang and a difficult edge at the exit, so you need your muscle power till the end. Rated “E/F”.
Wilde Gams Klettersteig, Austria
This via ferrata requires a lot of strength in your forearms, as it practically goes straight up a big wall. It also features an overhang and a difficult edge at the exit, so you need your muscle power till the end. Rated “E/F”.
Via Ferrata La Roche à l'Agathe, France
Another almost straight-up big wall climb, rated “E/F”, with stunning views of the small town Thônes below. You’ll also experience a bridge and (optionally) an extreme exit with an overhang.
Via Ferrata La Roche à l'Agathe, France
Another almost straight-up big wall climb, rated “E/F”, with stunning views of the small town Thônes below. You’ll also experience a bridge and (optionally) an extreme exit with an overhang.
Please note
The via ferratas in this list are only suitable for those who have experience of demanding alpine climbing. As a less experienced climber, you should have a guide with you on the tour.
