Ferrata della Cascata di Stulles

Installed in 2019, the route offers about 400 m of vertical gain with three variants — from moderately difficult to extremely athletic and exposed. Expect steep walls, airy traverses, and constant views of the twin waterfall drops (112 m + 230 m). The approach takes around 30 minutes and the full circuit about 4–5 hours. Proper gear and experience are essential, especially on the harder line.

Location: Near Moso (Moos) in Val Passiria, South Tyrol (Bolzano / Alto Adige), Italy. ferrate365.it+2ferrate365.it+2

Opening / History: The via ferrata was installed in 2019. ferrate365.it+1

Scenery: The route climbs beside a spectacular waterfall — the Stuller Falls, made up of two drops (112 m + 230 m), making it one of the highest in Europe. Merano and Environs+2suedtirol.live+2

Route Length & Elevation:

• Total “itinerary” length: ~8 km. ferrate365.it
• Elevation gain on the ferrata itself: ~400 m. ferrate365.it
• Maximum altitude on route: ~1,326 m. ferrate365.it

Time:

• Approach: ~ 30 minutes from the parking. ferrate365.it+1
• Ferrata itself: ~ 2.5 hours. ferrate365.it
• Full route (including approach): ~ 4.5 hours. ferrate365.it

Difficulty:

• The first common section is difficult, then splits: one branch is “moderately difficult” and another “extremely difficult” (very athletic, exposed overhangs). ferrate365.it+1
• Exposure is high in places, especially on the harder variant with overhangs and exposed traverses. ferrate365.it

Variants: There are 3 variants:

1. a “Moderately Difficult” line,
2. a “Very / Extremely Difficult” line (athletic, overhangs),
3. a linking path. ferrate365.it+1

Key Sections:

• The extremely difficult branch features a steep traverse under a roof, exposed zig-zag sections, overhangs, and a final steep wall to reach the top of the via. ferrate365.it
• There are metal steps / staffe, and sometimes chains to clip in, so good technique and strength are needed. ferrate365.it

Exit Options / Return:

• At about two-thirds in, you can abandon ferrata via a path to either Stulles or back to Moso. suedtirol.live
• The final section (if continuing) goes to a narrow ledge (“cengia”) and ends with traverses and exposed terrain. ferrate365.it

Safety / Advice:

• Requires a proper via-ferrata set (harness + lanyards) and a helmet due to exposed sections.
• Not recommended for beginners on the hard variant — very athletic. ferrate365.it
• The route is very scenic but can be dangerous; recent news reports note fatal accidents. RaiNews+2RaiNews+2

Best Time / Season: It’s climbable through much of the year. suedtirol.live

Highlights:

• Stunning waterfall views.
• Dramatic, vertical and overhanging terrain.
• Three variants make it suitable for people looking for different levels of challenge.
• Very scenic valley landscape in Val Passiria.