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Braunwald

Franz Schumacher-Gedenksteig

Open
K2moderate
Franz Schumacher-Gedenksteig
The Franz Schumacher memorial via ferrata is the easier K3-style descent line from the Leiteregg back toward Gumen. It is a short but memorable alpine section: a first steel ladder, airy traverses, and a few straightforward climbing moves lead you along the wall, while the exposure is generally less pronounced than on the more difficult variants. Good sure-footedness and a head for heights are still essential, especially on the ladder sections. The route is useful both as a descent from Leiteregg and as an ascent option. It offers a compact Braunwald experience with fine views and a technically lighter character, but it still calls for proper via ferrata equipment and careful clipping throughout.
Total Duration
02:30 h - 03:30 h

Links

braunwald.chklettersteige.ch

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Elevation profile

Length
1.4 km
Ascent
415 m
Descent
7 m
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Via Ferratas in this area

Children's Via Ferrata

Open
K1easy
00:55 h - 01:40 h

Beginner's via ferrata

Closed
K2-K3moderate - fairly difficult
00:55 h - 01:40 h

Leiteregg

Open
K3fairly difficult
02:30 h - 03:30 h

Leiteregg - Linthpark-Route

Open
K5very difficult
02:30 h - 03:30 h

Franz Schumacher-Gedenksteig

Open
K2moderate
02:30 h - 03:30 h

Vorder - Mittler Eggstock

Open
K3fairly difficult
04:15 h - 06:15 h

Possible exit after Vorder - Mittler Eggstock

Open
K2moderate

Vorder - Hinter Eggstock

Open
K3-K5fairly difficult - very difficult
04:30 h - 06:30 h

Rentals

  • Kessler Sport AG

    Address Braunwald, Switzerland

    Offers via ferrata equipment rental, including helmets and harnesses, suitable for the Linthpark-Route.
    Open website

Weather

    1. overcast and dry 10.6°C
    2. overcast and dry 12°C
    3. overcast and dry 13.1°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 13.3°C

    1. sunny 11.1°C
    2. sunny 13.8°C
    3. sunny 15.6°C
    4. sunny 15.8°C

    1. high clouds 14°C
    2. high clouds 16.2°C
    3. high clouds 17.5°C
    4. high clouds 17.3°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 12.5°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.1°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 14.9°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 14.6°C

    1. sunny 11°C
    2. sunny 13.2°C
    3. sunny 14.4°C
    4. sunny 14.2°C

    1. sunny 10.4°C
    2. sunny 13.3°C
    3. sunny 15.1°C
    4. sunny 15.1°C

    1. sunny 11.2°C
    2. sunny 13.8°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 15.3°C
    4. high clouds 15.4°C

    1. high clouds 12°C
    2. high clouds 14.3°C
    3. high clouds 15.7°C
    4. high clouds 15.7°C
Forecast updated: 17.09.2026 19:25
Source: MeteoSwiss