A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

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Braunwald

Franz Schumacher-Gedenksteig

Open
K2moderately easy
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

Via Ferratas in this area

Children's Via Ferrata

Open
K2-K3moderately easy
00:55 h - 01:40 h

Beginner's via ferrata

Open
K2-K3moderately easy to moderately difficult
00:55 h - 01:40 h

Leiteregg

Open
K3moderately difficult
02:30 h - 03:30 h

Leiteregg - Linthpark-Route

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

Franz Schumacher-Gedenksteig

Open
K2moderately easy
02:30 h - 03:30 h

Vorder - Mittler Eggstock

Open
K3moderately difficult
04:15 h - 06:15 h

Possible exit after Vorder - Mittler Eggstock

Open
K2moderately easy

Vorder - Hinter Eggstock

K3-K5moderately difficult to 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. sunny 23°C
    2. sunny 25.3°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 26.7°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 26.7°C

    1. sunny 19.2°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.9°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 21.8°C
    4. overcast, slightly stormy 21.6°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 17.3°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 18.1°C
    3. very cloudly, slightly stormy 18.4°C
    4. very overcast, slight chance of storms 18.1°C

    1. overcast and dry 14.3°C
    2. overcast and dry 15.1°C
    3. overcast and dry 15.5°C
    4. overcast and dry 15.7°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 15.5°C
    2. sunny intervals, scattered showers 17.5°C
    3. sunny intervals, scattered showers 18.4°C
    4. sunny intervals, scattered showers 18.4°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 16.1°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 18.6°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 20.2°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 20.4°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 16.8°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 19.3°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 20.9°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 21.1°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 16.6°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 19°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 20.8°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 21.2°C
Forecast updated: 03.08.2026 09:23
Source: MeteoSwiss