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30. 4. 2015

Telluride’s Via Ferrata - Colorado’s Most Vertiginous Hike

Telluride’s Via Ferrata was supposed to be somewhat of the majestic San Juan Mountains' secret. After all, who would have thought that in the United States one could find a via ferrata? The climbing route has rapidly risen from underground status to its current huge popularity and even if some of…

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5. 2. 2015

An Unparalleled View of Peruvian Sacred Valley

Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley in Cusco, Peru, the Via Ferrata that has been built there offers the opportunity to enjoy rewarding view of this beautiful valley, the Urubamba River, and surrounding, mystic ruins once you reach its top after a 300 meter climb up. Having 560 meteres in…

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16. 9. 2014

The Most Dangerous Hike in the World - Mt.Huashan

Mt.Huashan in China is considered one of the steepest on the planet, ranking it the most dangerous when it comes to mountain hiking trails. Situated in Huayin City, Mt. Huashan consists of five peaks with breathtaking cliff faces and a tough challenge to mountaineers from which the southern peak has…

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29. 7. 2014

Via Ferratas around Dachstein Mountain, Salzkammergut, Austria

A few days ago, you could see a nice Adrex.com´s video tempting to an attractive Austrian Salzkammergut region, which offers excellent terrain for both lovers of MTB and Via ferratas. The area gives an ideal combination for spending a perfect outdoor sports holiday. Today, we bring you a few tips on…

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1. 5. 2014

Poi d´Unha (2221m) - Brand New Via Ferrata in the Pyrenees

Aran Valley (Valle de Arán in Spanish) is one of the most scenic areas in the Pyrenees mountains and the northwestern part of the Lerida province in Catalonia, Spain. The picturesque valley is dotted with small villages and surrounded by hills with a height of over 2 kilometers. Directly opposite…

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28. 2. 2014

Via Ferrata de Curalla - Chamonix (France)

Discover "Via Ferrata de Curalla" located on the 'Plateau d'Assy close to the village 'Passy'. The guidebook states that it is Europe's best and most beautiful one. Supposedly it is the only via ferrata opposite Mont-Blanc. Total length is 400 meters, difficulty AD+ and you can make it in 1 1/2…

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5. 1. 2014

Kampermauer Climbing and Via Ferrata in Austria

As of 2012, a brand new Via Ferrata "Geiler Hengst" has been opened on the popular crag of Kampermauer on Hengstpass at Rosenau in Austria. Being classified as extremely difficult it indeed proved nothing for beginners when we tried it. So, do not forget your belt loop  Enjoy the great video from…

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28. 11. 2013

Caminito del Rey - The New Spanish Via Ferrata?

Caminito del Rey, „Kings pathway“ in English, is a narrow walkway suspended high above the Guadalhorce river, which passes through a huge gorge called Desfiladero de los Gaitanes (Gorge of the Gaitanes) near Malaga in southern Spain. The pathway is just a short walk from the El Chorro village and it…

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6. 8. 2013

Chinese Via Ferrata in Chang Kong - The Oldest Cliff Walk in China

Chang Kong cliff road is an old and traditional trekking and adventure spot in China's Shaanxi Province. The extremely high, steep and narrow walkway winds around the edge of Hua Shan Mountain, located near the city of Huayin about 120 kilometres east of Xi'an. Mount Hua (Hua Shan) has a long…

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28. 6. 2013

What to do when caught in a storm on Via Ferrata ?

The very title of the article is inherently wrong because, if the weather is uncertain, you had better sit at home or wait inside a chalet. Unfortunately, even the best weather forecast is never absolute especially in the mountains where the weather can change in few moments

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9. 6. 2013

Marmolada - The oldest, highest and longest via ferrata of Dolomites

Marmolada is one of the most popular via ferratas in the Dolomites and it is also one of the first at all. The first belaying the western ridge of Marmolada with steel clamps, pins and fixed ropes was finished in 1903! As Marmolada is also the highest one in the Dolomites it has become a ferrata top…

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30. 5. 2013

Via Ferrata, Klettersteig or Iron Way

Klettersteig – or better literally , Iron Way , as there is not an English equivalent to the word that has its roots in Alpine countries. Italian way - Via Ferrata consists of a system of iron pegs fixed to the rock with iron cable attached to them and other helpful bars and ladders that allow…

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27. 5. 2013

Climbing the Via Ferrata in Tyssedal, Norway

A unique Via Ferrata climb on Norway’s western coast can be made near the town of Tyssedal. The city is located by the Sørfjord, an arm of the well known Hardangerfjord, in Hardanger. The place perfectly shows how industrial sites of the past can become tourist attractions today, when a huge pipes…