A Via Ferrata is a route that can be both vertical and horizontal, traversing walls and rocky mountain faces equipped with support materials such as nails, staples, etc.
It's an activity that's 50% hiking and 50% climbing, so it's not suitable for everyone. 
Here’s our TOP 5 of the best and most spectacular via ferratas in Spain. Oh! And don’t forget your shock absorber 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 via ferrata installed in our country in 1993. This is a high-difficulty route with a challenging section—a "narrow chimney"—and some rather tricky abseils.

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - La Teresina


To access it, start from the Santa Cecilia Monastery, where the path to the beginning is signposted. Fully equipped and recently renovated, it’s a must-do among Spanish via ferratas.

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - Route - La Teresina



- Difficulty: K4
- Length: 8 km
- Elevation gain: 450 metres
- 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 come across one of the most impressive via ferratas in Spain. The Via Ferrata de la Hermida is the first via ferrata in Cantabria and runs along the north face of Peña Agero. Divided into three sections by difficulty (children’s, intermediate, and advanced), its highlight is a 100-metre Tibetan bridge. 

The best Via Ferratas in Spain - La Hermida


This via ferrata is free if done independently, though we recommend contacting a local company to do it with accredited guides and professionals. There are several 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 gain: 650 metres
- Location: 43.251790, -4.607442 (Map)
- How to get there: From Santander ; From Gijón ; From Madrid

3. Moclín - Moclín (Granada)

We head to the province of Granada and arrive at the town of Moclín, home to the eponymous via ferrata. It’s perfect for beginners, as its difficulty is low-to-medium and can be completed in about 2 hours. 
 
The best Via Ferratas in Spain - Moclín - Granada


Its standout feature is a 25-metre Thai bridge. Super cool! 
If you’d like to visit this via ferrata, we recommend, as always, contacting specialised companies directly through this link. 

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



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

4. La Trona - La Mussara (Tarragona)

A short via ferrata, but no less exciting or intense. We’re talking about La Trona, near Vilaplana (Catalonia). With a mandatory abseil, it’s not for everyone, though it’s rated K2. 

The best Ferrata routes in Spain - La Trona - Tarragona


The route takes about half an hour and ends at the Carlinist Cave. Here, you’ll have reached the end of the Via Ferrata. 

The best Ferrata routes in Spain - Route - La Trona



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

If you want to try them with children, we recommend all of these. Now that you know the best via ferratas in Spain, do you think we’ve missed any? Which would you add?

So, which one will you choose?