Thrillseekers, Via Ferrata Delle Aquile might be your new favorite hiking route. Also known as the Eagles’ Via Ferrata, this suspended iron path in Trento, Italy, welcomes expert hikers for the challenge of a lifetime. Located on Paganella Mountain’s eastern face in the Brenta Dolomites, the Eagles’ Via Ferrata consists of a narrow footpath that overlooks the nearby Adige Valley. Those experienced and brave enough to travel the route earn bragging rights for tackling one of Europe’s most extreme hiking locations.
Cable cars and chair lifts from Andalo and Fai della Paganella, comunes in northern Italy, help adventurers reach the area. After a drop-off at Cima Paganella, hikers walk along Eagles’ Track (Sentiero delle Aquile) to arrive at the Eagles’ Via Ferrata. Here, “expert alpinists” will don harnesses, a fall damper, carabiners, and a helmet before taking on the via ferrata.
All of this preparation leads hikers to the real challenge. Adventurers beginning their Eagles’ Via Ferrata journey will find themselves balancing on a slim, foot-shaped path. This incredible video from @tripotocommunity on Instagram shows just how gorgeous and nerve-wracking the trip can be. Of course, if one adrenaline-pumping isn’t enough, visitors can also ascend Il Volo dell’Aquila (The Flight of the Eagle), a rope stair path that twists 360 degrees.
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Tricky pathways and a high point of 2,092 meters (6863.5 feet) earn Eagles’ Via Ferrata a high difficulty rating on Outdoor Active. Still, the unmatched views and experience have past guests raving about the attraction. As a final reward for hikers who explore the area, an eagle sign reading “benvenuti nel trono dell’aquila” (“welcome to the throne of the eagle”) invites visitors to take a photo to remember their trip.
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