Climbing the Via Ferratal

Why climb the Via Ferrata on the Cliff Face

 of the Magaliesberg?

If you are looking for a new exciting outdoor experience with an adrenalin rush you will enjoy our Via Ferrata.

You visit with relative safety the sites and experience the thrills previously reserved only for ardent rock climbers.

This is an excellent group, team building, school and youth adventure.

Some people climb for the personal challenge. Some climb for the view.
Others climb to tick off a challenge on their bucket list. 

History of the Via Ferrata (Stairway or Iron Way in Italian)
Via Ferrata's have been used in Europe for a century or more. The first was probably built by alpine guides to allow their clients access to more challenging mountaineering routes.

During the world wars, they were used to move troops easily through high mountain terrain and were rediscovered during the 1990s.

Safety measures were installed and it has become the fastest growing outdoor activity in Europe. There are more than 300 Via Ferrata's worldwide and some can be found as far afield as the USA, New Zealand, England and Malaysia.

The construction of the Via Ferrata and abseil anchors on Shelter Rock was completed in 2009.

The Via Ferrata Adventure
The adventure starts with registering at the base camp where you will recieve your gear and safety instructions. 

You then hike to the base of the cliff face to ascend the Stairway.
Halfway up is a safe place where you can relax, take photographs and admire the view of the valley before proceeding to the summit.

At the summit, you will enjoy your refreshments, visit Boer war fort ruins and visit a viewpoint with incredible panoramic views before returning  on the Mountain Trail to Base Camp.