Laiks Atkal Piedirst Bikses! Elpu Aizraujošas Via Ferratas Pieredzējušiem Tīģer-Nēģer-Alpīnistiem
Te it kai Spānijas vertikālais karalis i karaliene reizē – tik stāvas, ka pat kolna kazis soka: "Nā, es labok palīkšu leja pi olīvom un dzeršu sangriju, a Jūs tur kāpjat kā traki!"
Via Ferrata Redován
K4 / K5
K4 solid, brief K5 feel
4–5 h
Alicante / Orihuela — ALC
Free
Very strong views; very sunny and reliable weather; cheap area; ideal K4 with optional K5 feeling; free access; moderate altitude; lots to do nearby (Alicante city, beaches, food, nightlife). Hits almost every good factor. Built in 2018, this 700m secured climbing route includes a spectacular 42-metre rope bridge hanging 135m above the Vega Baja valley, offering unrivalled panoramic vistas of the surrounding plains.
Via Ferrata Callosa de Segura
K3–K5
K4, K5 optional
4–5 h
Alicante / Orihuela / Torrevieja — ALC
Free
Excellent views and massive bridge; very sunny; cheap surroundings; perfect K4 core with optional harder sections; avoids sustained K5+; free access; coast and cities nearby. Features multiple suspension bridges and stunning panoramic climbing views of the Costa Blanca region.
Via Ferrata Roca de Narieda
K4
K4
3–4 h
Oliana / La Seu — BCN
Free
Big wall views; mountain altitude bonus; perfect K4; free; cheap rural area; good outdoor stuff nearby. Beats Baumes on sun/price, loses on iconic factor. A challenging route in the Pyrenean foothills offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.
Via Ferrata Ponoig
K4
K4
3.5–4.5 h
Polop / Benidorm — ALC
Free
Great views; sunny Costa Blanca weather; ideal K4; free; cheap; loads nearby (beaches, towns). Slightly less dramatic than Narieda but excellent sunny weather and coastal access.
Vía Ferrata Baumes Corcades
K4
K3+ / K4
3–4 h
Centelles / Vic / Barcelona — BCN
Free (permit required)
Iconic bridge and valley views; good altitude bonus; K3–K4 sweet spot with optional K5 bonus; free with permit; Barcelona nearby; less sun and higher prices than SE Spain. Features one of Europe's longest suspension bridges at approximately 68 metres.
Via Ferrata Roc d'Esquers
K3
K3
2.5–3.5 h
Andorra la Vella — BCN/TLS
Free
Strong mountain views; altitude bonus; free; ideal K3. Loses points for weather variability and not being Spain proper. A scenic Pyrenean route with dramatic mountain scenery and well-maintained infrastructure.
Via Ferrata Cala del Molí
K2 / K3
K2/3
2–3 h
Sant Feliu / Platja d'Aro — GRO / BCN
Free (booking system)
Exceptional sea-cliff views; sunny coastal weather; medium-high prices; below K3 is a penalty; free booking; massive bonus for beaches, swimming, food, boats nearby. The 1.6km route follows the Camí de Ronda directly above the Mediterranean with iron rungs, ladders and safety cables.
Via Ferrata El Risco
K4
K4
4–5 h
Ramales / Santander — SDR
Free
Big vertical wall exposure; ideal K4; free access; decent altitude; good nearby activities (caves, coast, Picos); loses points for wetter, less reliable weather. Features a dramatic vertical wall section with a waterfall-crossing traverse and final bridge walkway.
Via Ferrata Escalera al Cielo
K3
K3 / K3+
1.5–2.5 h
Potes / La Hermida — SDR
Free
Very aerial ladder with strong head exposure; good K3 difficulty; free access; surroundings are good; route is short so lower value per day; weather risk. A 65m vertical ascent through the La Hermida gorge featuring a dramatic ladder that gives the sensation of walking over the void - hence the name 'Stairway to Heaven'.