| It has a 40-meter-long ladder stretching 790 meters above the fjord in the Norwegian village of Loen. “Stigull” is one of this summer’s new big attractions in Fjord Norway. “It looks like people are floating in thin air,” says initiator Per Helge Bø. “Stigull. Opened in Loen in Nordfjord on May 31 it is the latest addition to the popular Via Ferrata Loen. To reach the 120 steps, you must first climb the initial part of the scenic route towards the top of Mount Hoven. “Stigull is built to make the Via Ferrata facility in Loen more complete, and it is the first of its kind in Norway. With 790 steps and a slope of 45 degrees, this is a long ladder to the sky by international standards. Stigull ladder gives a sensation of floating in mid air, 790 metres above the fjords. Photo: Joachim Neumayr_Loen Active From the top of Mount Hoven, a fantastic view awaits, as well as a restaurant and shop connected to the cable car. “This new installation emphasizes our ongoing commitment to offering unique and exciting experiences in spectacular surroundings. Adventure seekers should try Stigull and get a truly unique fjord experience. It can be undertaken both as a guided tour and as an individual tour without a guide for the experienced. |
