Via Ferrata Daubenhorn Variant 2

K5 – K6

Today 11° · sunny

Duration

9 h 45 min

Ascent

+1'056 m

Descent −1'056 m

Length

9.3 km

Highest point

2'942 m a.s.l.

Approach30 min

Via ferrata7 h 30 min – 8 h

Return1 h 45 min

Daubenhorn Variant 2 is a serious, full-day via ferrata for experienced climbers who are comfortable with sustained steep terrain and exposure. It climbs almost straight up the rock above Leukerbad, mixing ladders, cable sections, traverses, and narrow passages. The route is long and demanding, and the finish sits on the summit of the Daubenhorn, where the effort is rewarded with wide views over the Valais mountains. The descent continues over the small Daubenhorn glacier and then on hiking trails back towards the Gemmi cable car.