A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

All Swiss via ferratas

See where the weather is right and head out.

Kandersteg

Via Ferrata Kandersteg-Allmenalp

Open
K4difficult
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The Allmenalp via ferrata is a classic K4 outing above Kandersteg: steep right from the start, varied all the way up, and consistently airy. Iron steps, ladders, rope bridges and short zip-line sections give the route a playful feel, but the overall character remains athletic and exposed. The line climbs beside the Allmibach and its waterfalls, so the setting is as memorable as the climbing itself. Plan on around two to three hours for the ascent, with the cable car or the descent on foot via Ueschinental as the usual return options. The route is open in the warm season only and should be avoided in bad weather. Good fitness, sure-footedness, a head for heights and full via ferrata equipment are essential.
Getting There
00:15 h
On The Wall
02:00 h - 03:00 h
Getting Back
01:30 h
Total Duration
03:45 h

Links

Allmenalp via ferrata official pageSAC

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Elevation profile

Length
1.5 km
Ascent
562 m
Descent
16 m

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 17.6°C
    2. sunny 19.8°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 21.5°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 22°C

    1. sunny 18.7°C
    2. sunny 21.8°C
    3. sunny 23.9°C
    4. sunny 24.6°C

    1. sunny 21°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 23.2°C
    3. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 24.4°C
    4. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 24.4°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 20°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 22.3°C
    3. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 23.3°C
    4. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 22.8°C

    1. sunny 20.3°C
    2. sunny 23.3°C
    3. sunny 25°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 25.3°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 25.2°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 27°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 27.3°C

    1. sunny 22.5°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.9°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 26.2°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 26.2°C
Forecast updated: 06.08.2026 21:50
Source: MeteoSwiss