Going Via Ferrata and scrambling are exciting ways to experience, enjoy and overcome exposed trails and rocky steep terrain without getting into the technicalities of climbing. For scrambling you will just need your hands and a pair of great hiking boots, while Via ferratas (also called iron trails) are very steep and exposed trails that have steel cables running along them – to which you can attach yourself with a via ferrata set and a climbing harness, to reduce the risk of a fatal fall. For your convenience, we have attached a GPS-route for each route along with a detailed trail description. Always be aware of bad weather, though!
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