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Via ferratas in the spotlight

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Good weekend picks

Routes in areas with dry, calm weekend forecasts.

Via Ferrata de TièreChampéry Via Ferrata de TièreThe Via Ferrata de Tière is a compact but varied route above Champéry, set in the rocky gorge of the Torrent de la Frâche. It is best known for its...K4difficult02:30 hVia Ferrata HornfluhSchönried, Saanen, Gstaad Via Ferrata HornfluhVia Ferrata Hornfluh is a short, approachable route above Schönried and Saanenmöser that suits anyone looking for a compact mountain experience rat...K2moderately easy00:30 h - 00:45 hVia Ferrata Gabi SimplonGabi, Simplon Via Ferrata Gabi SimplonThe Gabi via ferrata lies below Simplon village in the Gondo gorge and offers a short but athletic climb on a well-equipped line. It starts at Gabi...K3-K4moderately difficult to difficult02:00 hFürenwandFürenalp, Engelberg FürenwandFürenwand is a demanding, athletic via ferrata with long stretches of very airy climbing and little actual rock contact. The route is heavily equip...K4–K5difficult to very difficult03:00 h

Beginner friendly routes

Lower-grade routes for a more approachable day out.

Via Ferrata ChäligangEngstligenalp, Adelboden Via Ferrata ChäligangThe Chäligang via ferrata is a short but scenic alpine route above Engstligenalp, combining easy climbing with a strong mountain setting. From the ...K2moderately easy02:30 hVia Ferrata HornfluhSchönried, Saanen, Gstaad Via Ferrata HornfluhVia Ferrata Hornfluh is a short, compact route above Schönried/Saanenmöser that works well as an introduction to via ferrata technique or as a quic...K2moderately easy00:49 h - 00:50 hVia Ferrata Gorge AlpineVillage, Saas-Fee Via Ferrata Gorge AlpineThis excursion can only be undertaken with a mountain guide. The wild and rugged gorge is climbed from Saas-Fee to Saas-Grund. This spectacular tou...K2moderately easy03:30 h - 04:00 hFläscher LeiterliwegFläsch, Heidiland Fläscher LeiterliwegDer Fläscher Leiterliweg ist ein kurzer Klettersteig, der sich ideal für Anfänger und Familien eignet.K1easy03:00 h

Short half-day routes

Compact routes with a total duration of about four hours or less.

Via Ferrata HexensteigSilenen Via Ferrata HexensteigA compact alpine via ferrata in the Silenen area, the Hexensteig is a route for climbers who enjoy a short but engaging outing with a mountain feel...K3moderately difficult03:00 hGraustockJochpass, Engelberg GraustockThe Graustock via ferrata is a compact but airy mountain outing above Jochpass, leading to the summit at 2,662 metres. It suits sure-footed, head-f...K4-K5difficult to very difficult04:00 hLeitereggBraunwald LeitereggLeiteregg is the blue entry route to the Braunwald via ferratas and a good first taste of the Eggstöcke terrain. It is rated K3 and asks for solid ...K3moderately difficult02:30 h - 03:30 hVia Ferrata La Videmanette 1Rougemont Via Ferrata La Videmanette 1Via Ferrata La Videmanette 1 is the easiest line on Le Rubli above Rougemont and also serves as the normal descent. It is a short, well-marked rout...K1easy01:50 h

Classic routes

A rotating selection of routes with useful details and pictures.

Via Ferrata Schweifinen - Route CZermatt-Schweifinen Via Ferrata Schweifinen - Route CRoute C is the long, athletic continuation of the Schweifinen via ferrata above Zermatt. It is typically tackled after Routes A and B, so the day d...K4difficult05:15 hVia Ferrata IndianerNetstal, Glarus Via Ferrata IndianerThe Indianer Klettersteig in Netstal is a short but varied route with a distinctly playful character. It mixes a small cave, a ladder, a tyrolienne...K4+difficult02:45 hVia Ferrata SulzfluhSt. Antönien Via Ferrata SulzfluhThe classic Sulzfluh via ferrata is a long, alpine line that climbs the south face above St. Antönien all the way to the 2,817-metre summit. It is ...K4-K5difficult to very difficult06:40 hVorder - Hinter EggstockBraunwald Vorder - Hinter EggstockThe Vorder–Hinter Eggstock ferrata is the demanding black line in the Braunwald Eggstock system. It stays on the ridge and asks for sure footing, g...K3-K5moderately difficult to very difficult04:30 h - 06:30 h

Challenging routes

Higher-grade routes for experienced climbers.

Via Ferrata BälmetentorErstfeld Via Ferrata BälmetentorThe Bälmetentor via ferrata offers a varied alternative to the demanding Schwarz Grat hiking route on the north ridge of the Bälmeten. It is a rela...K4difficult08:00 hSenda Ferrada Piz MitgelSavognin Senda Ferrada Piz MitgelThe Senda ferrada on Piz Mitgel is less a quick adrenaline hit than a proper mountain outing. It climbs the broad south-west face of the northernmo...K4+difficult05:15 hVia Ferrata BelvédèreNax Via Ferrata BelvédèreThe Via Ferrata Belvédère above Nax is a varied route with fine views over the Rhône valley and the surrounding mountain walls. It is considered on...K4difficult02:00 hVia Ferrata Moiry via suspension bridgeVal d'Anniviers Via Ferrata Moiry via suspension bridgeThe Moiry via ferrata starts at the dam and quickly becomes steep, with a vertical opening section that leads onto a grassy ledge and then across r...K4+difficult to very difficult02:45 h - 03:00 h