A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

All Swiss via ferratas

See where the weather is right and head out.

Öschinensee, Kandersteg

Fründenschnur mit Zürcherschnyda

Open
K4difficult
Fründenschnur mit ZürcherschnydaFründenschnur mit Zürcherschnyda
Fründenschnur mit Zürcherschnyda is a varied high-alpine route above Oeschinensee, best suited to sure-footed hikers who are comfortable with exposed terrain. The approach follows the hut path first and then leaves the standard line for a more adventurous variant with short climbing sections and airy traverses. Depending on your confidence and conditions, the route is usually described as demanding rather than technical, but it does call for careful movement, good weather, and a head for heights. Helm and via ferrata set are sensible precautions, and early-season snow or wet rock can make the line feel much more serious.
Getting There
00:30 h
On The Wall
01:30 h - 02:00 h
Getting Back
00:30 h
Total Duration
02:30 h - 03:00 h

Links

fruendenhuette.ch

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Elevation profile

Length
10.3 km
Ascent
1257 m
Descent
807 m
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Via Ferratas in this area

Fründenschnur mit Zürcherschnyda

Open
K4difficult
02:30 h - 03:00 h

Weather

    1. high clouds 7.7°C
    2. high clouds 9.6°C
    3. high clouds 10.5°C
    4. high clouds 10°C

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    4. sunny 8.6°C

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    4. sunny 9.1°C

    1. sunny 5.9°C
    2. sunny 7.3°C
    3. sunny 7.9°C
    4. high clouds 7.4°C

    1. sunny 7.2°C
    2. sunny 9.4°C
    3. sunny 10.6°C
    4. sunny 9.9°C

    1. sunny 8.3°C
    2. sunny 10.3°C
    3. sunny 11.2°C
    4. sunny 10.4°C

    1. sunny 7.1°C
    2. sunny 8.8°C
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    4. sunny 9.6°C

    1. sunny 5.8°C
    2. sunny 7.2°C
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    4. sunny 7.9°C

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Forecast updated: 20.09.2026 23:49
Source: MeteoSwiss