Eggental

Rotwand Via Ferrata

Moyen

This via ferrata is not technically difficult, but does include one difficult passage. It is famed for the beautiful scenery and overwhelming panoramic views.

Take highway's exit “Bolzano Nord/Eggental”, turn right direction Bolzano/Bozen, after about 0,5 km on roundabout keep left and head towards Val d'Ega (SS 241). Keep driving up to Ponte Nova. At Ponte Nova’s crossroads, turn to the left in direction to Nova Levante and continue until parking Paolina in Carezza (about 30 min. from highway toll booth).

With the public bus line 180 or 184; bus stop: Paolina; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Parking at Paolina.

The tour begins at the mountain station of the Paolina chairlift (Paolinahütte mountain hut 2,125 m). From here take the Hirzelsteig trail [552] and then trail [549] to the Vajolon Pass. The via ferrata to the peak of the Rotwand mountain begins here (2,806 m). Descent is on the via ferrata to the Fensterleturm tower and the Teufelswand face and on to the Rotwandhütte mountain hut (2,283 m). From here, continue the descent on trail [549] and [539] back to the starting point.

Difficulty: medium (A/B) - only with climbing equipment, helmet, sure-footedness and Alpine experience essential