Eastern Switzerland / Braunwald

Hinter Eggstock

K3 – K5Today 8° · mostly sunny, some clouds
Duration
4 h 30 min – 6 h 30 min
Ascent
+694 m
Descent −694 m
Length
5.6 km
Highest point
2'449 m a.s.l.

The Vorder–Hinter Eggstock ferrata is the demanding black line in the Braunwald Eggstock system. It stays on the ridge and asks for sure footing, good arm strength, and comfort with exposure. The route is continuous K5 terrain, with key sections that make it a serious outing rather than a casual climb. Expect a long day, especially if you approach from Braunwald on foot and plan the descent carefully. The setting is alpine and airy, with broad views and a route that feels committed from start to finish.

Itinerary

Weather

Ortstock · 2'717 m a.s.l. · 4041 m away

10:00
6°
sunny
0 mm · 0 %
7 km/h · gusts 21 km/h
0° 3'949 m a.s.l.
12:00
8°
mostly sunny, some clouds
0 mm · 0 %
8 km/h · gusts 21 km/h
0° 3'936 m a.s.l.
14:00
8°
mostly sunny, some clouds
0 mm · 0 %
12 km/h · gusts 27 km/h
0° 3'867 m a.s.l.
16:00
8°
sunny
0 mm · 0 %
14 km/h · gusts 25 km/h
0° 3'774 m a.s.l.

Forecast issued 27.10, 16:00 · Source: MeteoSwiss

Nearby

Public transport

Departing from

  • Kleiner GumenLift stationon the route
  • SeblengratLift station299 m away

Inns

  • Berggasthaus Gumen1'906 m a.s.l.13 m away

Rental

  • Kessler Sport AGOffers via ferrata equipment rental, including helmets and harnesses, suitable for the Linthpark-Route.Dorfstrasse 7, 8784 Braunwald2124 m away

Links

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