Overview
Grade: C/D
Total time: 55 mins
Climbing time: 30 mins
Approach time: 10 mins
Exit time: 15 mins
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Length: 100m
Total elevation: 65m
Altitude: 1,161m
Climbing the "Via Ferrata Agujas de las Alhambras" is an exhilarating adventure set against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Andalusia, Spain. Graded C/D, it offers a significant challenge, making it suitable for experienced via ferrata enthusiasts or fit beginners with a guide. The route is renowned for its exposed traverses, vertical ascents, and the thrilling passage through the 'needles' (agujas) themselves, which give the route its name. You'll navigate airy sections, sometimes aided by staples, ladders, and even short suspension bridges, demanding good arm strength and a steady head for heights. The physical exertion is richly rewarded by breathtaking panoramic views encompassing the vast Sierra Nevada landscape, the plain of Granada, and on clear days, even glimpses of the Mediterranean Sea. The exposure and sustained difficulty make it a memorable, adrenaline-pumping experience that requires proper equipment, attention to safety, and a good level of fitness.
