The via ferrata marked with the logo Outdoor Park are part of Garda Trentino Outdoor Park. With this project, the Tourism Board and the Public Administration are working to guarantee, for the infrastructures so marked, the highest safety standards compatible with sport climbing on natural terrain.

Every year, qualified professionals check the condition of the equipment on the via ferrata and replace it where necessary.

In any case, via ferrata are a natural environment, which can be unpredictable and is exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. This is why you should always be careful and adopt all measures required to ensure your own safety and that of your companions.

Via Ferrata Safety tips

• Choose the route based on your actual psycho-physical preparation, technical ability, and experience. Always assess the conditions of crowding, weather, the state of the fixed equipment, and the route. The final decision and responsibility for the passability of the route lie entirely with the person who decides to undertake it. If you are unsure, seek information or rely on qualified professionals.
• Only do the via ferrata if you are reasonably fit and in excellent health.
• Use proper safety gear (helmet, harness, ferrata kit with double selflocking carabiners and energy absorbing systems). Put on your helmet once you get near to the wall in case of rock falls.
• Check the weather report and do not undertake the via ferrata ascent in adverse weather conditions, especially in the event of a thunderstorm threat.
• The risk of rock falls increases if there are others on the via ferrata or with wind or rain.
• During progression always keep both carabiners clipped onto the safety cable and when you pass the anchor points make sure at least one carabiner is clipped on to the metal cable.
• Only one person may be on any length of cable between two anchor points.
• Always check route conditions; in winter you may find snow and ice, making progress very dangerous.
• Begebe dich nie allein auf den Klettersteig, da niemand sonst im Notfall Alarm schlagen kann.
• Do not do the via ferrata alone: if you have an accident nobody will be able to call for help.

Emergency telephone number 112.

The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.

Get past the first rocky outcrop by heading up to the left of the waterfall withthe help of some stirrups, then begin the long crossing in the ravine wherethere are a few challenging sections for younger kids, until a more open areawith dense vegetation and waterfalls. You can stay on the path to the left sideof the ravine (3) or ford the stream and cross the waterfall on a Tibetan hangingbridge (4). In a few minutes along a series of steps you come to a passagebetween huge boulders (5) and shortly after, crossing a second Tibetan bridge(6) you come to a little wooden bridge across the stream. Here you can exit the via ferrata below the castle. 

Climbing two rock blocks with the help of rungs (7) and crossing a short “donkey back,” you ascend a rock slab to the right of a waterfall (8). You then cross to the left side of the stream to climb a short wall and continue along a long traverse using iron rungs and a short rope bridge (9) through the narrow gorge. After crossing the stream again, you ascend an inclined rock slab (10). Shortly after, you cross the stream once more to climb the rock wall on the left side and navigate a new narrow section via a long traverse. Crossing back to the right side, you traverse further with rungs and tackle a short athletic section (11) before climbing a vertical step next to a waterfall (12). This is followed by a section on rocks barely above water level, after which you return to the left side to climb a block leaning against the wall (13). From there, a long traverse a few meters above the water leads to the exit ramp (14).

At the end of the via ferrata, follow the trail that descends along the banks of the Rio Sallagoni, skirts the wastewater treatment plant, and leads to the road heading up to the castle. From there, descend back to the parking area.

Attention: Do not enter the adjacent fields – private property.

Drena is connected by the intercity bus lines 204 (Riva del Garda – Cavedine – Trento) to the other places in Garda Trentino.

Stop in the locality Marocche on request.

Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.

From Arco follow the SS45bis road to Dro and then SP84 in the direction of Drena.

Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.

Parking along the main road near near the Tamburello sports field or in the locality Marocche. 

You need to wear the right clothing and take the proper gear when you go hiking in the mountains. Even on relatively short easy outings make sure to take all you need so you don't run into trouble if things take an unexpected turn, for example a storm blows up or you have a sudden drop in energy levels.

What should you absolutely have with you on a via ferrata tour?

• rucksack (25/30L capacity) for a day trip
• technical mountain clothing  
• hiking boots with Vibram or similar sole  
• via ferrata gear  
• harness  
• helmet  
• gloves  
• pickaxe and crampons (when necessary)  
• a length of rope (recommended)