A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

All Swiss via ferratas

See where the weather is right and head out.

Brunni, Engelberg

Rigidalstockgrat

Open
K3moderately difficult
Rigidalstockgrat
Rigidalstockgrat is a longer via ferrata above Engelberg that leads to a panoramic summit and is suitable for the ascent and the descent. It is the more accessible of the two Rigidalstock variants, so it works well if you want a rewarding mountain outing without committing to the harder face line. The route begins and ends at the Brunnihütte, which makes logistics pleasantly straightforward. Expect a well-secured mountain day with big views and a steady alpine character rather than short, athletic cruxes. In poorer visibility, orientation can become tricky, so a calm start, good weather and solid equipment are important.
Getting There
01:30 h
On The Wall
01:30 h
Getting Back
01:30 h
Total Duration
04:30 h

Links

engelberg.ch

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Elevation profile

Length
2.1 km
Ascent
710 m
Descent
20 m

Via Ferratas in this area

Zittergrat

Open
K4difficult
01:00 h

Brunnistöckli

Open
K2moderately easy
01:20 h

Zittergrat + Brunnistöckli

Open
K2moderately easy
02:20 h

Rigidalstockwand

Open
K3-K4moderately difficult to difficult
04:30 h

Rigidalstock

Open
K3moderately difficult
05:45 h - 06:30 h

Rigidalstockgrat

Open
K3moderately difficult
04:30 h

Rentals

  • Brunni-Bahnen

    Address Brunni-Bahnen Engelberg AG, 6390 Engelberg, Switzerland

    Brunni-Bahnen offers a via ferrata package that includes a return trip with the cable car and chairlift, rental of a via ferrata set (for individuals weighing 40 kg or more), access to four via ferrata routes, and a drink at the Berglodge restaurant Ristis or the Kräuter hut.
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Weather

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 12.7°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 13.7°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 14.4°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 14.6°C

    1. sunny 15.1°C
    2. sunny 16.9°C
    3. sunny 18.1°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.6°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 17.4°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.7°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.3°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.3°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 15.6°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 17.3°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 18.1°C
    4. partly sunny, slightly stormy 17.9°C

    1. sunny 16.5°C
    2. sunny 18.6°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.7°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.4°C

    1. sunny 15.5°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.2°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.1°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.4°C

    1. sunny 16.3°C
    2. sunny 18.8°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.2°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.4°C

    1. sunny 16.7°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.3°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.1°C
    4. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 19°C
Forecast updated: 06.08.2026 17:48
Source: MeteoSwiss