Via Ferrata Adventures: Steep Routes and Climbing Sections

Posts tagged Climb highlight elevation-heavy routes with significant via ferrata climbing sections.

Seebensee and Drachensee

Via ferrata hunting and lake sightseeing with an injured friend. Hike from Ehrwald to Drachensee via Hoher Gang and Seebensee.

Beginner Kofel Climb

Climbing an A+ via ferrata after getting my wisdom teeth removed. Hike from Oberammergau and back via Kofel (1342 m).

Buchstein Free Solo

A climb of Buchstein (1701 m) during a snowstorm starting at Bayerwald. Hike from Bayerwald to Scharling via Buchstein (1701 m).

Zugspitze via Höllental: Catch the Cable Car

An unlikely via ferrata climb to the top of Zugspitze before the last cable car down. Hike from Hammersbach to the Zugspitze (2962 m) peak.

Via Ferrata Climb to Omiš Fort

Taking the straight way up this time. Climb from Omiš and back via Tvrđava "Stari grad" (303 m).

Returning to Höhenglücksteig

Getting stuck on the same via ferrata. Hike from Fischbrunn to Etzelwang via Norissteig and Höhenglücksteig.

Exploring Höhenglücksteig

Trying out via ferrata climbing in the wild. Hike from Fischbrunn to Etzelwang via Norissteig and Höhenglücksteig.

Free Solo of Breitensteinfensterl

Going for a real via ferrata climb with no gear. Hike from Hammer and back via Breitensteinfensterl (1350 m), Breitenstein Westgipfel (1575 m), and Breitenstein (1622 m).

First Outdoor Via Ferrata: Brünnstein

Starting off with an easy route. Hike from Tatzelwurmwasserfälle to Oberaudorf via Brünnstein (1619 m).

First Buchstein Climb

My first cliff climbing experience, extended to a full day hike. Hike from Kreuth to Lenggries via Buchstein (1701 m), Roßstein (1698 m), Mariaeck (1469 m), and Seekarkreuz (1601 m).