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.