In Norway’s picturesque Nordfjord region, climbers can now go up a one-of-a-kind 120-step ladder to Mount Hoven’s 3,317-foot summit.
The Loen Stigull ladder is a new, unique experience. Its design encompasses thrill-seeking climbers in the region’s stunning views. The ascent starts at 2,591 feet above sea level and above the city of Loen. The Nordic Visitor notes that the area is known for its “dazzling turquoise lakes, waterfalls, glaciers and steep mountains.”
The invisible ladder is 131 feet long and part of Loen’s “Via Ferrata,” aka its “iron path” climbing route. The attraction slopes at a 45-degree angle, and the climb normally takes five to six hours.
According to CNN, Stigull is one of the Via Ferrata Loen’s fixed steel cable ladders. Life In Norway clarified that “Stigull is part of Route 2, located just east of the Loen Skylift.” The source added that “The Via Ferrata is connected with both a zipline and a suspension bridge, along with climbing routes of varying difficulty.”
According to Helge Bø, the attraction’s property manager, Stigull makes it look “like people are floating in the air.” The ladder’s website highlights that the experience is for all climbing enthusiasts, but climbers should be in “normal physical shape” before they embark on the scenic ascent.
“Climbing the ladder itself is not difficult, but the exposure and the sense of accomplishment you feel when climbing there are immense,” Helge Bø told CNN.
How Much Does Going Up The Stigull Cost?
Prices for adults climbing with a guide start at 1,695 Norwegian krone, or around $160. Guided ascents for youths 12 to 15 start at 1535 krone, aka $145.
Climbers descend from the summits via a five-minute cable car ride that takes them back to ground level.
