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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 most beautiful via ferratas in Switzerland

Unterwegs am Klettersteig Pinut.
Via Ferrata · Glarner Alps
Pinut Klettersteig in den Glarner Alpen
Toprecommended route Difficulty A/B moderate
6 km
3:45 h
875 m
515 m
Durch die Abbrüche des Flimsersteins Atemberaubende Steiganlage hoch über Flims. Kaum zu glauben, dass hier bereits vor 100 Jahren ein Klettersteig gebaut wurde.
ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.
Einstieg an der Westseite des Stausees
Via Ferrata · Bernese Alps
Aletschklettersteig um den Gibidum Stausee
Toprecommended route Difficulty B/CT2 moderate
2
3.5 km
3:30 h
146 m
153 m
Waagrechter Klettersteig am Steilfels knapp über dem Gibidum Stausees.
alpenvereinaktiv.com
Via Ferrata · Canton of Glarus
Glarus - Netstal-Indianersteig
Toprecommended route Difficulty B/C moderate
3.2 km
3:00 h
461 m
460 m
Überschaubarer Klettersteig für Familien und Kinderkleingruppen
alpenvereinaktiv.com
Via Ferrata · Surselva
Klettersteig Camona da Punteglias
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
12.6 km
9:05 h
1,458 m
1,458 m
Der gut abgesicherte Klettersteig ist eine lohnende Alternative für den Hüttenzustieg und eignet sich bestens für Familien mit entsprechender Erfahrung. Auch als ausgedehnte Tagestour ab Trun kann diese Tour sehr empfohlen werden.
Surselva Tourismus AG
Definitely a via ferrata in a class of its own :)
Via Ferrata · Uri
Hexensteig near Silenen - via ferrata C
Toprecommended route Difficulty C moderate
1
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
Via ferrata La Resgia
Via Ferrata · Engadin St. Moritz
La Resgia via ferrata
Toprecommended route Difficulty C/D moderate Open
1
0.3 km
1:30 h
269 m
0 m
Climbing fun for everyone directly in Pontresina.
Engadin Tourismus AG
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
The demanding two-day route leads from Gondo through Italy to Saas-Almagell. The highlight of the route is the via ferrata and the view from Sonnigpass over Lago Maggiore.
Saastal Tourismus AG
Graustock
Via Ferrata
Via ferrata Graustock including Schafberg near Engelberg/Titlis
Toprecommended route Difficulty D/E difficult
1
5.2 km
3:05 h
451 m
449 m
The via ferrata on the Graustock (2661 m) allows the direct ascent of the mountain via an exposed ridge with breathtaking views down into its north face and of Engelberg. An easier variant K3/K4 is possible.
Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
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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
    Piz Trovat 1 via ferrata
  • 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
Tälli Via Ferrata
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 sections along the over 600 m high rock face of the Tällistock.

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Aletschklettersteig um den Gibidum Stausee by D
August 16, 2025 · Community
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Via ferrata Rigidalstock in Engelberg by Ecem Gözde
July 20, 2025 · Community
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The Fürenwand via ferrata above Engelberg/Titlis by Heiko
March 11, 2025 · Community
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