Upper Valais / Saas-Grund

Via Ferrata Jegihorn via the Suspension Bridge

K4 – K5Today 2° · very cloudy, intermittent sleet
Duration
6 h
Ascent
+836 m
Descent −836 m
Length
5.5 km
Highest point
3'206 m a.s.l.
Approach1 h 30 min
Via ferrata3 h
Return1 h 30 min

The Jegihorn via ferrata is a long, full-day alpine route above Saas-Grund that rewards effort with big mountain scenery and a very exposed line. It starts high, near Kreuzboden, and climbs south-facing rock toward the summit, so an early start is wise and the weather should be stable. The route is known for its steel cable sections, ladders and bridge passages, including a striking suspension bridge variant. Good mountain shoes and a proper via ferrata set are essential, and the descent may still hold snow early in the season.

Weather

Weissmieshütte SAC · 2'726 m a.s.l. · 390 m away

10:00
2°
very cloudy, intermittent sleet
0.8 mm · 100 %
8 km/h · gusts 18 km/h
0° 2'985 m a.s.l.
12:00
3°
overcast, some sleet
0 mm · 100 %
8 km/h · gusts 24 km/h
0° 2'998 m a.s.l.
14:00
2°
very cloudy, intermittent sleet
0.7 mm · 100 %
11 km/h · gusts 21 km/h
0° 2'946 m a.s.l.
16:00
2°
very cloudy, intermittent sleet
1 mm · 100 %
7 km/h · gusts 18 km/h
0° 2'870 m a.s.l.

Forecast issued 08.10, 16:00 · Source: MeteoSwiss

Nearby

Public transport

  • KreuzbodenLift stationon the route
  • KreuzbodenLift station13 m away

Inns

  • Bergrestaurant Kreuzboden2'398 m a.s.l.31 m away

Links

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