High alpine via ferratas in Switzerland · Viva Ferrata

These via ferratas climb above 2,500 metres, high above the valleys and with wide views across the Alps. Here are all Swiss via ferratas whose highest point is 2,500 m or more, grouped by region.

29 via ferratas

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All via ferratas

Central Switzerland

EngelbergGraustockThe Graustock via ferrata is a compact but airy mountain outing above Jochpass, leading to the summit at 2,662 metres. It suits sure-footed…K4 – K54 h
EngelbergRigidalstockRigidalstock is one of Engelberg’s longer via ferratas, and it appeals to hikers who want a full mountain outing rather than a quick climb…K35 h 45 min – 6 h 30 min
EngelbergRigidalstockgratRigidalstockgrat is a longer via ferrata above Engelberg that leads to a panoramic summit and is used for both the ascent and the descent…K34 h 30 min
EngelbergRigidalstockwandRigidalstock in Brunni above Engelberg is a rewarding panoramic via ferrata for hikers who want a longer mountain outing with secure…K3 – K44 h 30 min
GöschenenVia Ferrata KrokodilVia Ferrata Krokodil offers a short but varied alpine outing on the lower buttress of the Bergseeschijen. The route climbs in a striking…K35 h 30 min – 7 h
GöschenenVia Ferrata SalbitK28 h
RealpObere BielenlückeThe Obere Bielenlücke is a high alpine passage on the Furka side of the Galenstock, reached by a south-side via ferrata that has given the…K3

Upper Valais

Graubünden

Bernese Oberland

Lower Valais

Vaud Alps

Les DiableretsTête aux ChamoisNear the Cabane des Diablerets, this via ferrata sits in a high-mountain setting and is easiest to reach by gondola towards Glacier 3000…K52 h