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Via ferratas in Switzerland

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If you love to balance and climb along steep mountain scarps and you are free from giddiness, than Switzerland’s via ferratas are a perfect destination you The climbing passages at Tälisstock, Eggishorn or in Engadin provide plenty of fun, excitement and adrenaline rushes in front of the breathtaking Swiss mountain view.

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The 10 most beautiful via ferratas in Switzerland

Via Ferrata · Canton Glarus
Glarus - Netstal-Indianersteig
Toprecommended route Difficulty B/C moderate
3.2 km
3:00 h
300 m
300 m
Überschaubarer Klettersteig für Familien und Kinderkleingruppen
alpenvereinaktiv.com
Definitely a via ferrata in a class of its own :)
Via Ferrata · Switzerland
Hexensteig near Silenen - via ferrata C
Toprecommended route Difficulty C moderate
4 km
3:30 h
679 m
680 m
A very special via ferrata awaits you. Inside a mountain, you usually climb upwards while balancing on tree trunks.
alpenvereinaktiv.com
Graustock
Via Ferrata
Via ferrata Graustock
Toprecommended route Difficulty D/E difficult
1
5.2 km
3:05 h
451 m
449 m
The via ferrata to the Graustock (2661 m) allows direct ascent of the mountain over an exposed ridge with breathtaking deep views of its north face and Engelberg.  
Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
Sonnigpass
Via Ferrata · Saas-Almagell
Via Ferrata del Lago
Toprecommended route Difficulty C difficult closed
25.5 km
10:00 h
2,238 m
1,903 m
This challenging two-day tour leads from Gondo via Italy to Saas-Almagell. The highlight of the tour is the via ferrata and the view of Lake Maggiore from the Sonnig Pass.
Saastal Tourismus AG
Via Ferrata · Montafon
Klettersteig Gauablickhöhle Sulzfluh und Lindauer Hütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty C difficult
1
11.9 km
6:00 h
1,419 m
1,425 m
Klettersteig Gauablickhöhle Sulzfluh und Lindauer Hütte: Eine zweit Tages Tour ausgeführt als Bike and Hike Tour von Latschau zur Lindauer Hütte (Erfahrungen) und über den Klettersteig Gauablickhöhle zur Sulzfluh. Hier das Video dazu https://youtu.be/DCLz3QYO2zE
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Via Ferrata · Jungfrau Region
BEO 24: Schwarzhorn Klettersteig
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
3
8.9 km
5:12 h
936 m
936 m
Mittelschwerer Klettersteig (KS3b), aber sehr aussichtsreich, mit drei direkt aufeinanderfolgenden, versetzten Leitern. Auf dem Grat muss man steil abfallende Felsplatten queren. Autorenbewertung: 80 Punkte
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Schwarzhorn Klettersteig
Via Ferrata · Jungfrau Region
Schwarzhorn via ferrata
PremiumPremium content Difficulty B/C moderate
4
9.8 km
5:15 h
874 m
1,088 m
Beautiful, easy ridge climbing route in the Bernese Oberland with mountain railway access and views of the Eiger.
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Einstieg zur Höhle
Via Ferrata · Raetikon
Gauablick Cave
Toprecommended route Difficulty C difficult
1
15.6 km
7:30 h
1,850 m
750 m
From Latschau via the Lindauer Hütte over/through the via ferrata Gauablickhöhle to the Carschina Hütte.
alpenvereinaktiv.com
Via ferrata du Tichodrome.
Via Ferrata · Jura Mountains
Via ferrata du Tichodrome
PremiumPremium content Difficulty C moderate
6.7 km
3:30 h
399 m
399 m
Der für Kinder ab 10 Jahren geeignete Tichodrome-Klettersteig in den Felsen von La Clusette oberhalb Noirague verläuft fast horizontal durch überdachte Felsbänder.
Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
The via ferrata is quite arm-heavy.
Via Ferrata · Montafon
Via ferrata Sulzfluh from the Lindauer Hütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty D difficult
13.6 km
9:30 h
1,441 m
1,401 m
Via the via ferrata classic in the Rätikon, we reach the summit of the Sulzfluh via the mighty south face.
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Spectacular via ferratas in the midst of fourthousanders

Whether young or old, advanced or beginner – the via ferratas of the Swiss Alps and mountain landscape provide climbing routes for all levels of skill and difficulty.

If you are in search of an adrenaline kick, you should visit the Eggishorn in the Swiss high mountains. Its via ferrata offers a fantastic view over the surrounding fourthousanders of Aletschhorn, Jungfrau and Mönch.

Moreover, the Engadin and its two ice tracks offer two of the most exciting tours for brave climbers. An alternative is the via ferrata Leukenbad that leads through the southeast drop-offs of the Daubenhorn. With almost 1000 meters of altitude it is the longest via ferrata in Switzerland.

  • Via Ferrata · Aletsch Arena
    Eggishorn via ferrata
  • Via Ferrata · Engadin St. Moritz
    Via Ferrata Piz Trovat 1
  • Via Ferrata · Engadin St. Moritz
    Via Ferrata Piz Trovat 2
  • Via Ferrata · Leuk - Leukerbad
    The Leukerbad via ferrata on the Daubenhorn

Tälisstock: Switzerland’s oldest via ferrata

While via ferratas where already constructed in Germany and Austria during the middle of the 19th century, the Swiss only inaugurated their first climbing route in 1993 at Tälisstock.

In over 600 m of height outdoor adventurers can enjoy the climbing passages at Tälisstock. Despite his age, the route does not have to hide behind younger via ferratas as the impressive passages, airy crossings and steep upswings guarantee thrill and unforgettable fun.

Via Ferrata · Jungfrau Region
Via ferrata Tälli
PremiumPremium content Difficulty B/C moderate
Distance 7.8 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 928 m
Descent 928 m

Via ferrata in Switzerland with many great climbing passages along the over 600 m high rock face of the Tällistock.

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Allmenalp Klettersteig - Kandersteg by Kevin
April 12, 2024 · Community
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Via Ferrata in the Mauvoisin gorge by Kris
March 31, 2024 · Community
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Route done on August 04, 2023
Photo: Kris Nattyneighbour, Community
Photo: Kris Nattyneighbour, Community
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Klettersteig Tre Signori (bei Bellinzona) by Silvie
January 12, 2024 · Community
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