The only route in Iceland!
Via Ferrata is Italian for “Iron Road” and is a mountain route equipped with fixed cables, ladders and bridges. The first Via Ferratas were built in the Dolomite mountain region of Italy during the First World War, to aid the movement of mountain infantry. Using these man made structures has become very popular among both locals and visitors in the Alps. Now there is an opportunity to try an Icelandic version above the town of Ísafjörður.
We drive to the village of Hnifsdalur, hike an easy hillside to a narrow mountain ridge and make our way to the top of Eyrarfjall mountain to the North of Isafjordur. We follow the edge of the mountain top in a height of 700 meters above sea-level. As we make our way into the Skutulsfjordur fjord we always have a spectacular view to Isafjardardjup to the East and the town of Ísafjörður and the surrounding mountains to the West. Support ropes and cables are set up in critical locations and there we use climbing harnesses and belaying slings for safety. We follow the mountain until we arrive above the ski area of Seljalandsdalur where we head back down the easy slopes.
Equipment: Day backpack, water bottle, sufficient clothing depending on the weather, and sturdy hiking boots.
Trip difficulty:
4 out of 5 – Challenging
Season:
1. June - 31. Oct.
*Departures: Tue, Thur, and Sun at 12:50 PM from the North Explorers office in Hæstikaupstadur. Please be there on time as the bus leaves promptly at 1:00 PM.
Minimum:
2 persons.
Duration: 6 hours.
Price: 11,400 ISK per person.
Included:
Transportation, climbing harness, slings, helmet, guide and FREE lunch!
Age limit:
14 years
*Custom departures and private trips can be arranged. Call us for details!