Characteristics of the via ferrata: not a particularly difficult excursion, but offers a stupendous panorama from the Gruppo del Catinaccio. Ideal for beginner rock-climbers.
Access to the via ferrata: from Rifugio Paolina (open from June until mid-October) head off in a northerly direction along track n.552. At the first cross-road, turn right and follow the sign-posted 551 and you will arrive at Passo Vajolon.
Technical details: simple climb, with steel cables near the summit.
Type: 100% steel cables.
Complete gradient of the climb: 680 m, 2-2:30 hours.
Gradient until the beginning of the via ferrata: 450 m, 1:30 hours
Gradient of the ferrata: 230 m, 1:30 hours.
Descent: descend along the south-east facing field and at the end turn left (sign-posted) and you will reach the Rifugio Roda di Vael/Rotwandhütte. Return to the Rifugio Paolina along track n. 549 and then n. 532; 2 hours.
Facing: North

Car-park near the chair lift station Paolinahütte

Public bus from Bolzano to Costalunga – Karerpass. 

Drive across Val d’Ega until Passo di Carezza, cable-car chair-lift at Rifugio Paolina.