A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

All Swiss via ferratas

See where the weather is right and head out.

Urnerboden

Zingelstöckli

Open
K5difficult to very difficult
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Zingelstöckli is a demanding via ferrata on the Urnerboden, the largest alpine meadow in Switzerland. It is best suited to experienced climbers who are comfortable with sustained steep terrain and want a route that feels distinctly alpine rather than introductory. The reward comes after the effort: broad views open up over the surrounding mountains and valleys, making the ascent feel as memorable as the summit moment itself. The route is open from 1 May to 31 October, which makes it a good summer and autumn objective when conditions are more likely to be stable. Plan for a solid outing and take the exposed character seriously, especially if the rock is wet or the weather is uncertain.
Getting There
00:30 h
On The Wall
00:40 h
Getting Back
00:40 h
Total Duration
01:50 h

Links

uri.swiss

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Elevation profile

Length
2.5 km
Ascent
467 m
Descent
392 m

Via Ferratas in this area

Zingelstöckli

Open
K5difficult to very difficult
01:50 h

Weather

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 15.8°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 17.3°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 18.2°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 18.5°C

    1. sunny 17.9°C
    2. sunny 20.3°C
    3. sunny 21.8°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 22.3°C

    1. sunny 20.4°C
    2. sunny 22.5°C
    3. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 23.3°C
    4. sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms 22.8°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 18.6°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 20.8°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 22°C
    4. partly sunny, slightly stormy 22°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.8°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 22.2°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 23.5°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 23.5°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.1°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 22.6°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.3°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.5°C

    1. sunny 20.9°C
    2. sunny 23.3°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.8°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.9°C

    1. sunny 21°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 23.1°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 24.1°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 24°C
Forecast updated: 06.08.2026 17:48
Source: MeteoSwiss