Saas-Grund

Mini Via Ferrata Saas-Grund

K311 Sept – 31 Oct
Duration
1 h 30 min
Ascent
+119 m
Descent −119 m
Length
1.3 km
Highest point
1'676 m a.s.l.
Approach5 min
Via ferrata1 h 5 min
Return20 min
Season11 Sept – 31 Oct

Mini Via Ferrata in Saas-Grund is a short, lively route that works well as an introduction to ferrata technique. From the valley station at Kreuzboden/Hohsaas, the approach is only a few minutes, and the climb itself takes about an hour before a short descent brings you back to Saas-Grund. It is graded K3, so it is not just a stroll, but it stays compact and manageable if you are reasonably sure-footed. Good shoes are important, and the locked ladder at the entry adds a small practical hurdle to the start.

Nearby

Public transport

  • Saas-Grund, Unter dem BergBuson the route
  • Saas-Grund (Hohsaas Talst.)Lift station234 m away
  • Saas-Grund, Parkplatz BergbahnBus236 m away
  • Saas-Grund, BergbahnenBus244 m away

Parking

  • Public parking262 m away

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