Via Ferrata Knaben – With or Without Equipment and Guide (Knaben, Agder, Norway)
By Knaben Via Ferrata
Available from: May - October
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Climb the Knaben via ferrata – a moderately challenging mountain route with panoramic views and multiple climbing options. In parts of the route you can choose more challenging options.
Choose a guided experience, rent gear, or use your own equipment. Suitable for both first-timers and experienced climbers.
Close to Knaben farm in southern Norway, the via ferrata offers easy access, solid rock surfaces, and a well-established return trail. The experience starts with a 10-minute hike from the main road to the entry point. The initial climb takes you 80 vertical meters to the top of the first wall, then continues along a 600-meter mountain trail leading to the upper section.
At the top wall, you can choose between three final routes of varying difficulty – moderate, demanding, or very demanding. For those who prefer a shorter or less exposed experience, an escape route is available after the first wall.
The descent follows a marked blue trail down to the main road, with a 1.1 km walk back to BaseCamp. This tour offers full flexibility: climb with a guide and included equipment, rent gear and go on your own, or bring your own setup. For non-climbers, a separate hiking trail leads to the summit to meet the rest of the group.
- Flexible climbing options with or without guide and equipment
- Three track choices on the final wall to suit different skill levels
- Scenic mountain experience with a clearly marked return trail
Tour duration: 3–5 hours depending on group size, fitness, and route selected. Escape route available after the first section. A hiking trail to the summit is available for non-climbing companions.
- Certified guide (if selected)
- Climbing gear: harness, helmet, via ferrata set (if rented or guided)
- Route instructions and safety information
- You are eligible to receive a full refund of the booking amount if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Meeting Point
Knaben Via Ferrata
Experience the joys and thrills of mountain climbing in a safe way. Knaben Via Ferrata is located at Knaben G^ård, just below the tourist and cabin destination Knaben, approximately halfway between Kristiansand and Stavanger.