Norway’s Mount Hornelen just got a brand new via ferrata.
Calling all adrenaline searcher , climbing enthusiasts , and nature lovers . Europe ’s highest sea drop-off just opened to tourists , and you could now take part in a hiking tour to climb the whole peck in a very European manner .
It is n’t a ascent or ahikelike the ones you ’re probably used to . Mount Hornelen , which is turn up inNorway ’s Nordfjord and is the high sea drop in Europe standing at 2,822 ' ( 860 meters ) tall , is now equip with its own via ferrata , which has of late opened to tourer on June 18,according toDrift . The term comes from the Italian Word of God for " atomic number 26 road , " which is used to indicate hike trails featuring iron steps , hoops , and grips that have been attached to the peck for climbers to use . The pattern is middling coarse in Europe and especially in the Alps , which count numerous vie ferrate across Italy , France , Switzerland , and the other Alpine country .
Now , you could head to Norway and quiz the Hornelen Via Ferrata yourself . If you ’re new to climbing , you ’re welcome to join the political party , too . Visitors are only provide to climb the ferrata with a guide , and the party behind the road volunteer three different draw tours to suffer every expertise level , from beginner to kick upstairs .
Photo courtesy of Hornelen Via Ferrata
From easy to hardest , the three available routes are the Ørnelia ( Eagle Hill ) , the Hekseveggen ( The Wall of Witches ) , and the Olavsrute ( Olaf ’s itinerary ) . Eagle Hill only takes a twosome of hours to complete , and it does n’t breast the lot . However , you still get to taste the ferrata , and you definitely wo n’t lack out on gorgeous views . The Wall of Witches is more climbing - heavy , both vertically and horizontally , and it is considered temperate in terms of difficulty . It is only by taking the Olaf ’s Route , though , that you ’ll reach the top of Mount Hornelen , but not before going through a pretty arduous risky venture . The views at the top , though , are the literal reward , and you ’ll unquestionably feel like it was worth the fatigue duty .
For more entropy and to reserve your smear , you may visitHornelen Via Ferrata ’s website .
