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Climbing routes in South Tyrol’s Mountains

Aim high in South Tyrol’s mountains. Securely attached to rope on one of our climbing routes called "via ferrata", you can reach peaks unattainable for normal hikers and conquer walls otherwise visible only from below. More than 50 vie ferrate run along South Tyrol’s most beautiful peaks, many of which are located in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to a variety of difficulty levels and excellent sign-posting, the routes are checked on an annual basis to ensure a perfectly safe way to enjoy this form of climbing and the majestic scenery.

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Mountaineering
Compatsch – Antermoiasee Lake – Compatsch
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Difficult hike that requires very good physical condition. Good surefootedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience are necessary.

The crystal blue Antermoia Lake amidst the barren mountain world of the Dolomites is impressive. There are several refuges along this route that invite you to stop for a bite to eat.
Difficulty: difficult
1986 m elevation gain
9h:13 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Kids Pirate's Rock Speikboden
Ahrntal/Valle Aurina, Ahrntal/Valle Aurina

Gain your first experience on a Via Ferrata! The new Via Ferrata at Speikboden is specially designed for children between 6 and 12 years. Under the motto PIRATES the little ones can learn climbing on routes suitable for children.

It is possible to rent the equipment for the Via Ferrata at the mountain station of the cablecar Speikboden.

Difficulty: easy
61 m elevation gain
1h:00 min duration
Climbing
Nives (Forcella Nives - Piz Duleda)
S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
The short via ferrata in the Puez-Odle mountain range in the Cisles valley connects Forcella Roa (path no. 3A) with Forcella Nives. It then continues to the 2,909-metre-high Piz Duleda (path no. 3B). The magnificent 360° scenic view from Piz Duleda encompasses the Fanes Group, Cir peaks, Sella Group, Sassolungo, Seiser Alm, Pic Peak, and the Odle.
Difficulty: medium
900 m elevation gain
7h:00 min duration
Climbing
Pitla Cir (Pitla Cir Peak)
Sëlva/Selva, Dolomites Region Val Gardena

The Piccolo Cir is a relatively short via ferrata, but not to be underestimated, and is suitable as
a half-day tour. 

Difficulty: easy
415 m elevation gain
1h:28 min duration
Climbing
Pisciadù (Tridentina al Pisciadù)
Corvara, Dolomites Region Val Gardena

The imposing mountain scenery of the Sella Group, the waterfall, the vertical climbing passages at Exner Tower, a suspension bridge and a mountain lake make the Pisciadù via ferrata
one of the most popular and busiest in the Dolomites. 

 

Difficulty: difficult
830 m elevation gain
2h:55 min duration
Climbing
Vallon Via Ferrata
Corvara, Dolomites Region Alta Badia

The Vallon Via Ferrata is ideal for those approaching the world of via ferratas with a solid background in high-altitude hiking. The route unfolds in a spectacular alpine setting and is mostly technically easy. Only in the final section, after the characteristic suspension bridge, are there a few more challenging passages with moderate exposure.

From the summit, a breathtaking view opens up over the Sella Group and its inner valleys, offering a truly unforgettable panorama. The equipment along the route is in excellent condition: in 2024, the entire ferrata was completely renovated, now ensuring safety and comfort for all who choose to climb it.

Difficulty: medium
250 m elevation gain
0h:51 min duration
Mountaineering
Climbing the Gran Cir peak at sunrise
Corvara, Dolomites Region Alta Badia

The first moments of the morning at the top of a peak, when the shy rays of the sun illuminate the surrounding rocks, making them glow a warm orange-gold colour: breathtaking moments that will remain engraved in your heart forever.
Just outside Colfosco, on the bends of the Gardena pass, you can enjoy the inimitable spectacle of the Dolomite sunrise as you climb the peaks of the Cir group. Of all the possible climbs, that to the summit of the Gran Cir is the least difficult.

Difficulty: medium
0 m elevation gain
2h:04 min duration
Climbing
Via ferrata: Monte Piana - Hauptmann-Bilgeri
Toblach/Dobbiaco, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen
The Hauptmann-Bilgeri track is a short and relatively easy via ferrata with a long approach and is therefore more to be seen as a mountain tour.
On the summit plateau of the Monte Piano there is an open-air museum about the First World War.
Difficulty: easy
1049 m elevation gain
6h:00 min duration
Climbing
From Würzjoch to Sas de Putia
San Martin /San Martino, Dolomites Region Villnösstal

A challenging mountain hike with a stunning view of the surrounding Dolomites. The last part beneath the summit consists of a via ferrata on which belaying with a climbing harness is recommended.

Difficulty: medium
1004 m elevation gain
4h:10 min duration
Climbing
Sas Rigais (Odle)
S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
Together with the Furchëta, it is the highest peak of the Odle group. The Group is considered Reinhold Messner’s backyard. It boasts a stunning 360° view of the Puez plateau, Stevia,  Sassolungo and the Val di Funes. A demanding tour with a long ascent and descent and some unsecured passages, it requires a sure-footed approach. We are featuring the east-south trek.
Difficulty: medium
1105 m elevation gain
6h:30 min duration
Mountaineering
Sass Rigais
Villnöss/Funes, Dolomites Region Villnösstal

The Sass Rigais is the main summit of the Geisler and with its 3025 m an absolute must for anyone who wants to conquer the pale mountains. Sure-footedness, head for heights, experience in the mountains and the use of a climbing harness are required. 

Difficulty: difficult
1699 m elevation gain
6h:49 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Oskar Schuster
Sëlva/Selva, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
The via ferrata leads over 700 m through steep walls and cirques before you reach the summit at 2,958 m and look down on the Val Gardena valley and the South Tyrolean Dolomites.
The descent is via the Plattkofel normal trail to the same hut and via the Friedrich August trail back to the Sella Pass.
Difficulty: difficult
1511 m elevation gain
5h:31 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Santnerpass
Tiers am Rosengarten/Tires al Catinaccio, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

The outstandingly beautiful Via Ferrata Santner is secured with steel ropes, iron hooks and ladders, it leads you through small gullies and narrow passes, the most challenging of which is the “Ice Gully”, a small gully which is often covered in hard-packed snow even in August. Due to risk of landslides, this route should only be climbed uphill and not downhill. After you leave the Ferrata at the Santnerpass mountain hut, the trail goes on to the refuge Gartlhütte Hut through the valley of Vajolettal and the Tschagerjoch back to the Kölnerhütte Hut.

Difficulty: difficult
957 m elevation gain
3h:49 min duration
Mountaineering
Überetscher Hütte - Roen (Klettersteig)
Tramin an der Weinstraße/Termeno sulla Strada del Vino, Alto Adige Wine Road

From the festival place the via Molino up, to the forest road. The wood sign “Gummererhof” points us the direction. Starting from the “Gummerhof” moving way nr. 10 to the steep “Weiße Rissen” and the “Kleinen Göller” (water place), left up to the marking T from Termeno, leads into our moving way. Through seal coniferous forest, way nr. 523, further, past at the hunter hut, up to the waterfall, then 20 min. laborious rise to the “Rifugio Oltradige – Überetscher Hütte” (mountain inn).

To reach the peak of Roen from the „Überetscher Hütte“ there exist two variants:
1) for those who are ambitious and doesn’t suffer from vertigo: via ferrata (marking 523), to the peak of Roen (2116m above sea level), then down through meadows (marking 500) to the mountain pasture of Roen, and again to the „Überetscher Hütte“.
2) The marking 10/560 in the northward direction until the mountain pasture of Roen and over the trail (marking 500) to the Roen. The way back to the Passo della Mendola or descend through the „Tauris“ (marking 10A) direct to Tramin.

Difficulty: medium
2610 m elevation gain
8h:18 min duration
Climbing
Via ferrata: Monte Paterno/Paternkofel
Sexten/Sesto, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen

This via ferrata is only suitable for experienced via ferrata climbers who are sure-footed, have a good head for heights and a lot of stamina.

From the Drei Zinnen hut the trail takes towards the “Frankfurter" rock and then enters into the tunnel. At the end of the tunnel the fixed-cable trail takes to the Gamsscharte passage. From there, it goes steeply up to the summit. In the scree around the summit, you have to concentrate on your climbing – there are various places where you could get confused and go wrong. From the summit, returns to the Gamsscharte passage and from there it goes down a few metres in a rocky gully and further on at the wartime trail to the Forgella Paterno/Paternsattel.

The impressive tunnel passages, numerous openings in the rock and an interesting section where you have to crawl, just before the Paternsattel, make this via ferrata extremely exciting and highly recommended, both for its central location in the Sexten Dolomites and for its summit panoramas.

 

Difficulty: easy
728 m elevation gain
4h:30 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata: Paternkofel
Sexten/Sesto, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen

Highly recommendable fixed-cable climbing path for experienced via ferrata climbers Starting point: Locatelli/Drei Zinnen Hut

This via ferrata is only suitable for experienced via ferrata climbers who are sure-footed, have a good head for heights and a lot of stamina.

From the Drei Zinnen hut the trail takes towards the “Frankfurter" rock and then enters into the tunnel. At the end of the tunnel the fixed-cable trail takes to the Gamsscharte passage. From there, it goes steeply up to the summit. In the scree around the summit, you have to concentrate on your climbing – there are various places where you could get confused and go wrong. From the summit, returns to the Gamsscharte passage and from there it goes down a few metres in a rocky gully and further on at the wartime trail to the Forgella Paterno/Paternsattel.

The impressive tunnel passages, numerous openings in the rock and an interesting section where you have to crawl, just before the Paternsattel, make this via ferrata extremely exciting and highly recommended, both for its central location in the Sexten Dolomites and for its summit panoramas.

Only walkable if the current weather conditions are good. WARNING: The GPX data may differ from reality. For information your contact is the Alpinschule Sexten Drei Zinnen +39 0474 710375 info@alpinschule-dreizinnen.com

Before departure: check the equipment, the weather conditions and the accessibility

Difficulty: medium
728 m elevation gain
3h:00 min duration
Climbing
Rodella (Col Rodella)
Sëlva/Selva, Dolomites Region Val Gardena

Short, very varied and completely secured with a view of Val di Fassa. 

Difficulty: medium
351 m elevation gain
1h:37 min duration
Climbing
Mëisules (Mesules/Pössnecker)
Sëlva/Selva, Dolomites Region Val Gardena

The Mesules is legendary: it is one of the oldest via ferratas in the Dolomites (1912) as well
as one of the most demanding in the area.

Difficulty: difficult
1271 m elevation gain
5h:05 min duration
Climbing
Via ferrata Small Cir
Corvara, Dolomites Region Alta Badia

Short, steep via ferrata on solid rock with good grip. Easy access and gorgeous panorama.

Difficulty: medium
397 m elevation gain
1h:16 min duration
Climbing
Via ferrata Piz da Lech
Corvara, Dolomites Region Alta Badia

This impressive via ferrata (equipped trail) winds through chimneys and crevices, steep passages and two vertical ladder ascents up to a breathtaking summit in the Sella group. The access to the via ferrata is located near the Kostner mountain hut, at the top station of the Vallon lift. The hut can be reached from Corvara with the Boé gondola or on foot with an ascent from the Campolongo pass.

Difficulty: medium
382 m elevation gain
1h:45 min duration
Climbing
Climbing route Punta Tabaretta/Tabarettaspitze
Stilfs/Stelvio, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

The via ferrata Tabaretta  is one of the most difficult and impressive in Europe. The via ferrata has many steep passages and not so many resting places. The mountain scenery and the perfect view of the Ortler north face is priceless, which is why this tour is a must.

Difficulty: difficult
835 m elevation gain
3h:25 min duration
Climbing
To the Sas de Putia passing by Schlüterhütte
Villnöss/Funes, Dolomites Region Villnösstal

A challenging hike with a stunning view of Villnöss/Funes valley, the Geisler mountains and the surrounding Dolomites. The last part beneath the summit consists of a via ferrata on which belaying with a climbing harness is recommended. 

Difficulty: medium
1275 m elevation gain
5h:31 min duration
Climbing
Sasplat (Oskar Schuster Steig/Sasso Piatto)
S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
Wonderful but demanding via ferrata on one of the seven peaks of the Sassolungo Group. The climb develops along the Sassopiatto plateau and, turning to the north, you can admire the view of the Odle. The partly unsecured climb is rewarded with a unique view of the Marmolada and the Alpe di Siusi. This is a long mountain tour due to its descent over the Sasso Piatto ridge. Avoid it if the weather is not absolutely perfect.
Pay attention! Potential rockfall – keep your eyes open.
Difficulty: difficult
1436 m elevation gain
8h:30 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Michl
Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, Ahrntal/Valle Aurina

“Michl” is just waiting for a visit from leisure and beginner climbers. On an easy, B-difficulty course, it can offer a real climbing experience to any visitor with a half-good head for heights. After a little overhang, climbers pull themselves over rock bars that on average remain relatively low. Ideal for practising clicking and changing carabiners. A short hiking route shares the via ferrata in two sections. Small surprise: a stream provides refreshment and a place to rest and let you take in the natural surroundings. And not forgetting your own climbing performance too. After a further climb, at the exit of the via ferrata is one of the loveliest viewing points in the Speikboden area. The little Speikboden lake, a hidden gem, rewards all visitors with a natural spectacle at the conclusion of the climb.

Anyone who has got the bug for more climbing can hike down the mountain to the start of the Speikboden's “Genie in a Bottle” via ferrata. Climbers who have used “Michl” to warm up will manage well on the next via ferrata.

Difficulty: medium
326 m elevation gain
1h:13 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Rotwand | Roda di Vael
Welschnofen/Nova Levante, Dolomites Region Eggental

Technically not very hard, with some difficult spots. Famous for its beautiful scenery and stunning panoramic views.

Attention: there are some snowfields. For accessibility, mountain experience and the appropriate equipment are required (good hiking boots, hiking poles and possibly crampons).

Difficulty: medium
985 m elevation gain
5h:00 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Laurenzi
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

The Via Ferrata Laurenzi passes over the Molignon ridge, and is one of the most difficult Via Ferrata routes in the Dolomites. A sure foot, a good head for heights and experience are an absolute must, as, in part, it crosses an exceptionally narrow, exposed ridge. From a scenery point of view, this route promises breathtaking views over the Langkofel range, the Sella massif, the Marmolada and down into the Duron Valley below.

Difficulty: difficult
644 m elevation gain
2h:01 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Santnerpass | Passo Santner
Welschnofen/Nova Levante, Dolomites Region Eggental

This via ferrata is a classic in the Dolomites and is framed by rugged walls and towers with magnificent views. The via ferrata is relatively short with difficult Alpine passages that require Alpine experience.

Attention: there are some snowfields. For accessibility, mountain experience and the appropriate equipment are required (good hiking boots, hiking poles and possibly crampons).

Difficulty: medium
1078 m elevation gain
5h:00 min duration
Climbing
Via ferrata: Punta Anna - Giuseppe Olivieri
Badia, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen

The Giuseppe Olivieri via ferrata to Punta Anna leads steeply up the southern edge of the Tofana, in the middle of the Dolomites around Cortina.

Difficulty: difficult
770 m elevation gain
4h:00 min duration
Climbing
Climbing path "Cima dei Colli Alti/Hochalpenkopf"
Olang/Valdaora, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen

Short, not particulary difficult climbing path with long rising and falling section in an isolated area. Good orientation skills required. From the car park directly at the lake along the road to the “Riedlhof”, then on the path no. 20 to “Alpe di Pra della Vacca/Kühwiesenhütte” and continue on the path no. 61 and the climbing path until the peak of “Cima dei Colli Alti/Hochalpenkopf”. Walking time: 6 hours Challenge: ** (moderate difficulty)

Difficulty: medium
1044 m elevation gain
3h:07 min duration
Climbing
Via Ferrata Maximilian
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

The Via Ferrata Maximilian is not technically demanding, although it is unsecured in places over a scree-ridge. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are a must. The Ferrata traverses the entire Rosszahnkamm ridge – from the summit of the Großer Rosszahn to the Roterdspitze – and boasts outstanding views over the Seiser Alm and the peaks of the Dolomites.

Difficulty: medium
401 m elevation gain
1h:28 min duration
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