Europe

Austrian Alps Via Ferrata. HIKING BLISS! Friedberger Klettersteig. Tannheimer Tal.

To end my month in Germany, my uncle and I decided to head to the Austrian Alps to climb the Friedberger Klettersteig in Tannheimer Tal (Valley). This is a pleasant entry-level via ferrata. A cable car whisks you into the alpine meadows to the start of the hike. A nice series of climbs interspersed with … Read more

Insane Italian Hiking Routes: Via Ferrata Bocchette

by Trent Schumann

These crazy hiking routes are sprinkled throughout the European Alps. They are known as Via Ferratas and consist of death-defying trails secured with fixed cables and ladders to give you a feeling of a bit of safety. They get you into the most breathtaking places imaginable. You just can’t have a fear of heights! This … Read more