Everything for via ferrata
Your equipment for the next adventure
Suitable shoes, outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather and a functional rucksack: The things you need for a mountaineering tour are also necessary for the via ferrata, naturally. Complete equipment for fixed-cable climbing also includes:
- complete set of via ferrata gear including carabiners, safety belts or ropes, fall absorbers and tie-in slings
- climbing harnesses
- additional climbing slings and carabiners
- climbing helmet
- via ferrata gloves
You should also have a first-aid kit and smartphone with you in case of emergencies.

Everything for the via ferrata
Climbing backpacks, climbing ropes and more
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CLOTHING FOR MOUNTAINEERING – WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO
ROBUST, FUNCTIONAL & WEAR-RESISTANT
A mountaineering tour in alpine terrain presents lots of challenges, both for you as well as your clothing. When you are putting together your outfit, you should pay special attention to the following characteristics:
- breathable materials
- weather-resistant & functional
- robust, tear- and abrasion-resistant
- maximum freedom of motion
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