Hornelen Via Ferrata (Hekseveggen)

Hornelen Via Ferrata (The Wall of Witches)

Are you ready for an outdoor adventure like no other? Hornelen Via Ferrata offers a choice of routes climbing the face of Europe’s highest sea cliff. Hekseveggen (The Witch’s Wall) delivers sheer ver...

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Are you ready for an outdoor adventure like no other?
Hornelen Via Ferrata offers a choice of routes climbing the face of Europe’s highest sea cliff. Hekseveggen (The Witch’s Wall) delivers sheer vertical excitement, with the ocean right beneath you and eagles soaring alongside – an experience you will never forget! We recommend booking your tour with a guide.
This guided half-day tour takes place on the lower section of Hornelen Via Ferrata, known as Hekseveggen. It’s a great choice for those who want a shorter climb with a moderate level of difficulty. Anyone wishing to climb the Olav Route must first complete Hekseveggen, so that the guides can assess your skills. This wall offers challenges for everyone and a thrilling, airy experience crossing directly above the shipping lane.

Climbing a Via Ferrata in such spectacular and airy surroundings
This guided half-day tour takes place on the lower section of Hornelen Via Ferrata, known as Hekseveggen. It’s a great choice for those who want a shorter climb with a moderate level of difficulty. Anyone wishing to climb the Olav Route must first complete Hekseveggen, so that the guides can assess your skills. This wall offers challenges for everyone and a thrilling, airy experience crossing directly above the shipping lane.

Climbing a Via Ferrata in such spectacular and airy surroundings creates a deep sense of achievement and joy.

Perfect for sporty adventurers looking to try a new activity – whether solo, with friends, or as a family. Our skilled guides ensure your safety and that of the group, so you can focus entirely on your own climb and the shared experience.

Price: NOK 1,995 per person
Half-day (approx. 6 hours)
Difficulty: Moderate. On the Via Ferrata scale from A to F, Hekseveggen is rated C/D, with some overhanging sections.
Minimum weight: 40 kg / Maximum weight: 120 kg
Minimum age: 14 years (waiver required for under 18)
The tour starts with a 45-minute coastal walk, followed by approx. 3 hours of climbing, and ends with a 1.5-hour return hike to the starting point.

Included in the price:
Access to the Via Ferrata climbing route
Helmet
Harness
Via Ferrata lanyard
Guide

You need to bring:
Sturdy footwear
Suitable clothing
Gloves (bring your own or buy in the shop)
Daypack
Packed lunch and drinks (no water available along the route)

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