A Via Ferrata is a route that can be both vertical and horizontal and runs between walls and rock masses in the mountains equipped with different support material such as nails, staples, etc....
It is an activity 50% hiking and 50% climbing so it is not suitable for everyone.
This is our TOP 5 of the best and most spectacular ferratas in Spain. Ah! and don't forget the heatsink to secure yourself to the lifeline.

The best via ferratas in Spain

1. La Teresina - Montserrat (Barcelona)

In Montserrat, we find the Via Ferrata La Teresina. It was the first ferrata installed in our country in 1993. It is a highly difficult ferrata with a difficult "narrow chimney" step and some abseiling that is not easy.

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - La Teresina


To access it, it is done from the monastery of Santa Cecilia where the path is indicated at the beginning. Perfectly equipped and recently renovated, it is a must in the Spanish ferratas.

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - Route - La Teresina



- Difficulty: K4
- Length: 8 km
- Elevation difference: 450 meters
- Location: 41.606883, 1.813333 (Map)
- How to get there: From Barcelona; From Madrid

2. La Hermida - Peñarrubia (Cantabria)

Within the municipality of Peñarrubia we came across one of the most impressive ferratas in our country. The Hermida via Ferrata is the first ferrata in the Cantabrian Sea and runs along the north face of Peña Agero. Divided into three sections by difficulty, (children's, medium and high). Its 100-meter Tibetan bridge stands out.

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - La Hermida


Doing this via ferrata is free if you do it on your own, although we recommend that you contact some company in the area to Do it with guides and accredited professionals. There are different parking areas very close to the Balneario de la Hermida.

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - Route - La Hermida - Wikiloc



- Difficulty: K3
- Length: 5.5 km
- Elevation difference: 650 meters
- Location: 43.251790, -4.607442 (Map)
- How to get there: From Santander; From Gijón; From Madrid

3. Moclín - Moclín (Granada)

We move to the province of Granada and arrive at the town of Moclín where we find the ferrata of the same name. It is perfect for beginners in this sport since its difficulty is medium-low and can be completed in approximately 2 hours.

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - Moclín - Granada


Its 25-meter-long Tahiland point stands out. Super cool!
If you want to approach this route, we recommend, as always, that you contact specialized companies directly through this link .

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - Route - Moclín - Granada



- Difficulty: K2
- Length: 480m
- Elevation difference: 80 meters
- Location: 37.350079, -3.797020 (Map)
- How to get there: From Granada ; From Malaga; From Madrid

4. La Trona - La Mussara (Tarragona)

A ferrata is also short, but no less interesting and intense. We are talking about La Trona, near Vilaplana (Catalonia). With a mandatory abseil it is, in principle, not suitable for everyone, although it is considered K2 level.

The best Ferrata routes in Spain - La Trona - Tarragona


The route takes half an hour and ends at the Carlinista Cave. Here you will have reached the end of the Via Ferrata.

The best Ferrata routes in Spain - Route - La Trona



- Difficulty: K2-K3
- Length: 900m
- Elevation difference: 88 meters
- Location: 41.260716, 0.941842 (Map)
- How to get there: From Tarragona; From Barcelona

If what you want is to do them with children, we recommend all of these. Now that you know which are the best ferratas in Spain, do you miss any? Which one would you add?

So which one do you opt for?