Location: Listed in several German klettersteig directories as a training/short route
Difficulty: Around C/D (short but quite demanding for beginners)
Duration: Typically under 1 hour on the actual ferrata; around 1.5–2 hours including approach and descent
Description: Short, steep training ferrata with modern equipment; good for practicing technique and safety procedures rather than for a full-day mountain experience.

Location: Schrammsteine area near Schmilka/Bad Schandau
Difficulty: Roughly B (moderately difficult; exposed ladders and steps)
Duration: About 3–4 hours as part of a circular hike (including “Wilde Hölle” descent)
Description: Famous sandstone route with iron ladders through chimneys and gullies; feels like a via ferrata though protection is not continuous; spectacular, but only for surefooted, non-vertigo-prone hikers.

Location: Above the Rhine loop at Boppard
Difficulty: A/B (easy) – technically easy but still exposed
Duration: About 2.5–3 hours for the full round tour (around 5–6 km, 300–450 m ascent)
Description: Scenic ridge tour with many ladders and short wire-rope sections high above the Rhine; very popular and often recommended for motivated beginners with basic gear.

Location: Between Bremm and Ediger-Eller on the Calmont slope
Difficulty: A/B (easy to moderate)
Duration: About 1.5 hours for the main Ferrata loop; 3–3.5 hours for extended round tours
Description: Secured path through Europe’s steepest vineyard, with ladders, steps and steel cables; fantastic views over the Moselle bend; ideal for surefooted hikers new to ferratas.

Location: Along the ridge above Ottenhöfen
Difficulty: Mostly scrambling with some easy secured sections (A/B; easy but exposed)
Duration: Around 3–4 hours as a circuit
Description: Narrow rocky ridge with short wire-rope sections; often described as an “alpine-style” ridge walk rather than a full via ferrata, but commonly listed in German klettersteig overviews.

Location: Near Todtnau, on the Todtnauer Wasserfall cliffs
Difficulty: Typically B/C (moderate)
Duration: Around 2–3 hours (including approach and descent)
Description: Scenic ferrata near one of Germany’s best-known waterfalls; mix of ladders, traverses and short steep steps; good introduction to the style for fit hikers.

Location: Hirschbachtal area
Difficulty: B/C, some short C moves
Duration: About 2–2.5 hours for the ferrata part, 2–4 hours total round tour
Description: Adventurous forest and rock trail with secured sections, chimneys, caves and traverses; some parts can be bypassed, making it suitable for strong beginners with guidance.

Location: Near Hirschbach
Difficulty: B/C to C (moderate to difficult)
Duration: Often combined with hiking to 4–5 hours total; ferrata sections about 2–3 hours
Description: Classic German limestone ferrata with several sections; mix of forest paths, ridges, and rock passages; very popular training ground.

Location: Kanzelwand, border between Germany and Austria
Difficulty: C–D (difficult)
Duration: Around 3–4 hours total (including approach and descent)
Description: Steep, airy ferrata with rope bridge; crosses the border along a rocky ridge; demanding in terms of strength and head for heights.

Location: North face of Hochstaufen near Piding/Bad Reichenhall
Difficulty: D (very difficult)
Duration: About 7–8 hours total, 3–4 hours in the actual via ferrata
Description: Very long and strenuous ferrata up a high wall; considered one of the hardest in Bavaria; only for very fit and experienced climbers.

Location: Grünstein, above Königssee
Difficulty: Multiple lines from easy (A/B) to very difficult (D/E), depending on variant
Duration: 1.5–3 hours depending on route choice
Description: Modern ferrata park with several variants; good for progression from beginner to advanced, overlooking the famous Königssee.

Location: From Hammersbach through Höllentalklamm and Höllentalferner to Zugspitze
Difficulty: C (difficult) with glacier section
Duration: About 7–10hours total for the tour, depending on fitness and conditions
Description: Serious alpine tour with gorge, snowfield/glacier and exposed ferrata; requires full via ferrata kit and additional glacier gear and experience.

Location: Western side of Zugspitze, from Ehrwald/Grainau area
Difficulty: Generally B/C, with exposed sections
Duration: Typically 4–6 hours for the full ascent (depending on start point and use of cable cars)
Description: Historic, partly secured route to Germany’s highest peak; combines hiking with shorter ferrata sections, requiring surefootedness and good fitness.

Location: Tegelberg, above Neuschwanstein area
Difficulty: C (difficult)
Duration: Around 4–5 hours total (1–1.5 h approach, 1.5–2 h on the ferrata, ~1.5 h descent)
Description: Steep, sustained route with many ladders and traverses; very well protected but physically demanding; spectacular views over Schwangau and the lakes.

Location: North face of the Alpspitze (2628 m)
Difficulty: B (moderately easy but exposed)
Duration: About 4–4.5 hours total (ascent via ferrata plus descent by path or cable car)
Description: Well-equipped, popular ferrata through the impressive north wall of Alpspitze; technically not extreme but requires surefootedness and a head for heights.

Location: Schafalpenköpfe ridge between Germany and Austria
Difficulty: C (difficult)
Duration: Roughly 8–10 hours total (including approach and descent; about 4 h on the ferrata itself)
Description:Classic high ridge traverse over several summits, partly not continuously cabled; very exposed, long, and serious, suitable only for experienced, fit climbers.

Location: Ridge between Nebelhorn and Großer Daumen
Difficulty: B/C (moderate to difficult)
Duration: About 5–6 hours total (ridge plus approach/descent)
Description: Long, high-alpine ridge via ferrata with constant exposure and superb Allgäu panoramas; technically moderate but mentally demanding due to length and airiness.