A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

All Swiss via ferratas

See where the weather is right and head out.

Kandersteg

"Freude herrscht" Variant

Open
K4+difficult to very difficult
"Freude herrscht" Variant
The ‘Freude herrscht’ variant on the Kandersteg–Allmenalp via ferrata is a short, demanding add-on for experienced climbers who are comfortable on steep, exposed ground. It is rated K4+ and climbs roughly 150 metres of vertical gain in 30 to 45 minutes, with iron steps, ladders and a bridge packed into a compact section. The route sits on the same dramatic Allmenalp backdrop as the main ferrata, so you can still expect plenty of exposure and big mountain atmosphere. Good gear, sure footwork and a calm head are essential.
Getting There
00:15 h
On The Wall
00:30 h - 00:45 h
Getting Back
00:15 h
Total Duration
01:00 h - 01:15 h

Links

Allmenalp via ferrata official pageSAC

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Via Ferratas in this area

Via Ferrata Kandersteg-Allmenalp

Open
K4difficult
03:45 h

"Freude herrscht" Variant

Open
K4+difficult to very difficult
01:00 h - 01:15 h

Rentals

  • Allmenalp Cable Car Valley Station

    Address Allmenbahnstrasse 23, 3718 Kandersteg, Switzerland

    There's a rental service directly with the valley station of the cable car during operating hours

Weather

    1. sunny 17.5°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.6°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 21°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 21.4°C

    1. sunny 18.9°C
    2. sunny 22°C
    3. sunny 24.1°C
    4. sunny 24.7°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 21°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 23.4°C
    3. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 24.6°C
    4. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 24.6°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 20°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 22.6°C
    3. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 23.8°C
    4. partly sunny, slightly stormy 23.5°C

    1. sunny 20.7°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 23.9°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 25.8°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 26°C

    1. sunny 21.6°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.5°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 26.4°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 26.8°C

    1. sunny 22.4°C
    2. sunny 25.3°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 27.1°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 27.4°C

    1. sunny 22.4°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.8°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 26.1°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 26.1°C
Forecast updated: 06.08.2026 17:48
Source: MeteoSwiss