For those who like to travel in the mountains & love hiking, but would also like to visit steeper areas, via ferratas are ideal adventures.
Secured onto a wire cable with a climbing harness and karabiner, ascend vertically up steep cliffs, exposed ridges and deep abysses. Steep walls, which were previously reserved for serious climbers, are now accessible to those with a good head for heights thanks to the safety of wire cables, iron ladders, iron pins and treads. Compared to classic climbing, via ferrata routes can be conquered with far less equipment, less risk and a shorter learning phase.

In Vorarlberg there are a multitude of different via ferratas: whether challenging or easy, in the valleys or high-Alpine terrain – there is an appropriate adventure for every ability and taste. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are prerequisites. Naturally, guided via ferrata tours are offered in many regions. Vorarlberg’s mountain guides would be happy to accompany you and ensure the necessary safety.

At the Vorarlberg tour portal, via ferrata climbers will find detailed information on tour planning.

Via ferrata courses and guided tours

The Gauablickhöhle fixed-rope course promises challenges and adventure. Located above the Gauertal valley above Tschagguns, the course transverses the rock face along an approx. 350m long natural cave, it is fully secured by a steel rope. Don’t forget to bring a head lamp! Guided tours are available for beginners and for experienced climbers.
Gauablickhöhle via ferrata

The Röbischlucht via ferrata in the Montafon with a degree of difficulty of B/C is perfect for beginners and children. A short walk leads to the impressive start of the via ferrata, which meanders its way up through the ravine just above a stream. An impressive display of nature along the thunderous waters. The way back leads through the beautiful countryside of the Rongg Alpe to Gargellen.
Röbischlucht via ferrata

In Lech am Arlberg, guided tours on the famous Arlberg via ferrata or the via ferrata up to the Karhorn are held regularly. Climbing courses are offered at the Spullerplatten rocks at Lake Spullersee or at the easily reached climbing park at Rüfikopf.
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There are via ferrata trial courses for children ages 8 and over in Kleinwalsertal. Over the course of approx. 3 hours, participants are taught correct safety techniques and optimum behaviour on the mountain as they learn the basics of via ferrata climbing.
Via ferrata trial courses in Kleinwalsertal

For those keen to climb via ferrata on their own, the Kleinwalsertal mountaineering school offers a two-day via ferrata basic course. During this course, state-certified mountain guides teach basic Alpine knowledge for safe behaviour in the mountains. They cover the selection of proper equipment and how to use it, walking and movement techniques on the rock, behaviour on the mountain, and safety with regard to Alpine risks.
Basic via ferrata course in Kleinwalsertal

The Highlight via ferratas in the Rätikon – Varied climbing facilities and magnaificent high montain panoramas from near Prättigau, over the Silvretta to the Bernina massif make this via ferrata in the Rätikon a special experience. Highlichgts are the underground course of the Gauerblick, but also the boldy designed Sulzfluh-Südwand via ferrata through the imposing, several hundert meter high rock formation of the summit. More at via ferrata Highlights in the Rätikon massif