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

Via Ferratas in this area

Fründenschnur mit Zürcherschnyda

Open
K4difficult
02:30 h - 03:00 h

Weather

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 10.5°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 12°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 12.7°C
    4. overcast and dry 12.4°C

    1. sunny 11.6°C
    2. sunny 13.6°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.9°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 15.2°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 13.1°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.4°C
    3. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 15°C
    4. sunny intervals, possible thunderstorms 14.9°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 11.8°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 13.2°C
    3. overcast, slightly stormy 13.8°C
    4. sunny intervals, possible thunderstorms 13.4°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 12.7°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.4°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 15°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 14.2°C

    1. sunny 11.9°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 13.6°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.5°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.3°C

    1. sunny 12°C
    2. sunny 13.3°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.1°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 14°C

    1. sunny 11.8°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 12.7°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 13.2°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 13°C
Forecast updated: 06.08.2026 21:50
Source: MeteoSwiss