Knowledge base Via Ferrata / Klettersteig

 This knowledge base contains the various aspects to practice this increasingly popular outdoor activity in a responsible and safe manner.
Various materials required for this sport also belong to the equipment for canyoning and caving, but a correct Via Ferrata set is an absolute necessity to make a responsible trip.
The Canyonzone range includes a separate section with Via Ferrata / Klettersteig sets.
Complete equipment, or parts thereof, can also be rented.

The following aspects are further explained / described in the following pages:

  • What is Via Ferrata and where can you practice it?
  • What does a Klettersteig Equipment consist of?
  • How does a Via Ferrata set work?
  • How to start with Via Ferrata?
  • Via Ferrata with children?
  • Risks at Via Ferrata!
  • How to secure yourself at Via Ferrata / Klettersteig?

Useful reading

Where applicable, each article contains links to relevant pages/articles on the CanyonZone website.
If desired, also see FAQ or report to us what information you are missing.
The information is included as "items", see descriptions below.

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