Dear MEL Topic Readers
Towering sea cliff in Norway opens jaw-dropping tourist route
A via ferrata (iron path) is a protected climbing route in the Alps and
other Alpine locations. The protection includes steel fixtures like cables, railings,
and steel ladders and steps. Mount Hornelen sits along the Frøysjøen strait, in
the Nordfjord region of Norway. At 860 meters, it is the highest sea cliff in
Europe. If you climb up the cliff via ferrata, you’ll enjoy magnificent views
of the big and open ocean, the islands, the fjord villages, the narrow fjord
arms, the snowcapped mountains, and the glaciers further into the fjords. There
are three routes to choose from depending on your physical conditions and emotional
ambitions, all of which are guided. Though it is only about one-tenth of the height
of Mount Everest, it seems as challenging and thrilling as climbing one of the
highest mountains. However, it is not easy to get there. From Oslo, the capital
of Norway, you’ll need to take a flight to Bergen, or take a seven-hour train
ride or drive. Then, you’ll drive for about three hours to Bremangerlandet to start
climbing. Also, because of the climate, Hornelen Via Ferrata has only been open
for guided climbs for a few days. If you want to enjoy the climbing and the
views, you definitely need to book way in advance.
Enjoy reading the article and seeing the images of the via ferrata of
Mount Hornelen.
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