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Via Ferrata recommended route Via Ferrata  · Altopiano della Paganella

Ferrata delle Aquile - Paganella

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    Beautiful and adrenaline-filled ferrata on the Paganella for experienced hikers.
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    Distance 3.1 km
    3:00 h
    286 m
    286 m
    2,125 m
    1,829 m
    The ferrata, dedicated to Carlo Alberto Banal, was recently redesigned and with the addition of a variant has become very attractive and exciting. The Ferrata delle Aquile is an unusual ferrata, as it starts downhill and finishes uphill. It can only be done counterclockwise. Along the route you can enjoy views over the Adige Valleys and Lakes, while at Rifugio La Roda you can enjoy a magnificent view towards the Brenta Dolomites.

    Author’s recommendation

    The ferrata is not suitable for beginners. Especially consider whether to take the variant with the ladders, as the last part after the ladders is quite tough. It is recommended to use ferrata gloves.
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    Rifugio La Roda on Cima Paganella, 2,125 m
    Lowest point
    1,829 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 23.33%Path 60.40%Via ferrata 16.26%
    Forested/wild trail
    723 m
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    1.9 km
    Via ferrata
    504 m
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    Safety information

    Check your equipment before departure, especially any harness connections or knots.

    It is advised not to start the ascent of the ferrata in critical weather conditions, particularly if thunderstorms are forecast, and not to go alone since no one can alert help in case of accident.

    When stopping on the wall, always remember to clip into the dedicated anchors.

    Tips and suggestions

    Hiking video: https://youtu.be/yvml0HNz-C4

    www.paganella.net

    Roadbook

    From Rifugio La Roda, on Cima Paganella at 2125 m, take the descending path no. 602: the Sentiero delle Aquile. You pass close to the antenna racks and then enter the dwarf pines. Soon you reach the Bell of Dreams and the natural rock arch called Tito's Arch. Continuing on, you reach a fork: either continue the Sentiero delle Aquile or descend via the ferrata. The first section of the ferrata is all downhill: you are within the Battisti gully. You pass the Pegore Cave, the Angel Traverse, the Golden Basin, the Terlago Ledge, and then arrive at the first suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, you ascend to Dos de la Merenda. Here there are two options: 1. cross the other bridge as well or 2. avoid it and take the path. You are in the last section. Here you can choose to continue the old ferrata route or try the thrill of the new variant, the Eagle Flight. The variant consists of two long spiral ladders that are very exposed and anchored only at the top and bottom, so they are movable. The most challenging part of the variant is not this, but the last stretch before reaching the Eagle's Throne, the end of the ferrata. It is the most technical and also exposed part of the route. Once the ferrata is finished, return to the starting point via the path.
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    Directions

    From the A22 exit San Michele all’Adige, turn right onto SS43 towards Mezzolombardo and after about 7 km turn left onto SS421 for about 17 km to Andalo. Take the cable car and then the chairlift of Paganella 2001 which will take you to the top of Paganella.

    Parking

    Parking of the Paganella 2001 lift. Parking is free if you purchase a lift ticket.

    Coordinates 46.163578, 11.006143

    Coordinates

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    46.142867, 11.037224
    DMS
    46°08'34.3"N 11°02'14.0"E
    UTM
    32T 657339 5111938
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    Author’s map recommendations

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    Equipment

    It is recommended to have comfortable walking shoes, helmet, ferrata harness, complete ferrata set including lanyard, carabiners and energy absorber, and a pair of ferrata gloves.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from Italian.

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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.1 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    286 m
    Descent
    286 m
    Highest point
    2,125 m
    Lowest point
    1,829 m
    Round trip Scenic Cableway ascent/descent Insider tip Classic via ferrata

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