Bernese Oberland / Grindelwald

Via Ferrata Schwarzhorn

K2 – K3Today 6° · partly sunny, thick passing clouds
Duration
5 h 30 min – 7 h
Ascent
+938 m
Descent −938 m
Length
8.9 km
Highest point
2'928 m a.s.l.
Approach1 h 30 min – 2 h
Via ferrata1 h 30 min – 2 h
Return2 h 30 min – 3 h

The Schwarzhorn via ferrata is a moderately difficult mountain route with a long approach and a rewarding summit finish. From the south-west ridge, steel cables, airy ladders and a short vertical tower create the real ferrata character, while the final ridge eases off and feels more like a mountain walk. The descent follows the south ridge and still asks for sure-footedness, especially when the ground is loose or holds early-season snow. What stays with you most is the scale of the setting: a grand panorama high above Grindelwald.

Weather

Schwarzhoren · 2'928 m a.s.l. · on the route

10:00
3°
mostly sunny, some clouds
0 mm · 0 %
5 km/h · gusts 17 km/h
0° 3'872 m a.s.l.
12:00
4°
partly sunny, thick passing clouds
0 mm · 0 %
5 km/h · gusts 17 km/h
0° 3'860 m a.s.l.
14:00
6°
partly sunny, thick passing clouds
0 mm · 0 %
5 km/h · gusts 17 km/h
0° 3'887 m a.s.l.
16:00
6°
partly sunny, thick passing clouds
0 mm · 0 %
6 km/h · gusts 18 km/h
0° 3'949 m a.s.l.

Forecast issued 14.10, 02:00 · Source: MeteoSwiss

Nearby

Public transport

  • Chrinnenboden (Schilt)Lift station93 m away
  • First (Grindelwald)Lift stationon the route
  • First (Oberjoch)Lift station150 m away

Inns

  • Berggasthaus First2'169 m a.s.l.34 m away

Rental

  • Bernet Sport GrindelwaldOffers a wide range of summer sports equipment for rent, including via ferrata sets, climbing harnesses, and helmets, to enhance your mountain adventures.Dorfstrasse 128, 3818 Grindelwald4255 m away

Links

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