Stigull, a floating stairway, is the latest addition to the popular Via Ferrata Loen, Norway. With a 131-foot-long ladder stretching 2,592 feet above the fjord in the Norwegian village of Loen, Stigull is one of the newest major attractions in Fjord Norway this summer. To reach the 120 steps, you must first climb the initial part of the scenic route towards the top of Mount Hoven.
“Stigull is built to make the Via Ferrata facility in Loen more complete, and it is the first of its kind in Norway. With 790 steps and a slope of 45 degrees, this is a long ladder to the sky by international standards. The location offers an incredible view of the fjord landscape,” says Per Helge Bø, the initiator at Loen Skylift.
Austrian company HZI has built the ladder, which is part of Route 1, located just east of the Loen Skylift cable car. Previously, it was connected with both a zip-line and a suspension bridge, as well as climbing routes of varying difficulty levels.
“This is an adrenaline-filled experience for all climbing enthusiasts. The ladder has a relatively low difficulty level but feels very airy, so the sense of accomplishment is great when climbing this stage. It actually looks like people are floating in thin air,” Bø continues.
From the top of Mount Hoven, a fantastic view awaits, as well as a restaurant and shop connected to the cable car.
“This new installation emphasizes our ongoing commitment to offering unique and exciting experiences in spectacular surroundings. We encourage all adventure seekers to try Stigull and get a truly unique fjord experience,” Bø concludes.
Via Ferrata Loen is a climbing route designed for anyone with moderate physical fitness. It can be undertaken both as a guided tour and as an individual tour without a guide (for the experienced).
For more information, visit www.fjordnorway.com.
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