Get climbing in Leukerbad using via ferrata routes that make use of wire cables and fixed anchors. This page offers some of the best via ferratas recommended by enthusiasts and local experts. Filter the results to suit your needs and level of experience. Each route contains useful information to help you plan and tackle your next via ferrata climb in Leukerbad.
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The 10 most beautiful via ferratas in Leukerbad
Via Ferrata
· Leuk - Leukerbad
Erlebnisklettersteig Gemmi
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Difficulty
D
difficult
0.7 km
2:00 h
160 m
160 m
Der Erlebnisklettersteig Gemmi ist kein normaler Klettersteig, sondern einer mit diversen Seilparkelementen. Jedoch baumelt man hier viel höher über Grund. Deshalb sollten sich nur schwindelfreie und geübte Berggänger in die Gemmiwand wagen.
Via Ferrata
· Leukerbad
Great Daubenhorn via ferrata
recommended route
Difficulty
E
difficult
9.2 km
8:00 h
1,246 m
1,246 m
The Daubenhorn via ferrata is the longest in Switzerland, graded K5 (extremely difficult). The itinerary leads almost entirely along vertical rock faces, and features many memorable highlights including a cave with a waterfall.
Via Ferrata
· Leukerbad
Gemmiwand via ferrata adventure
recommended route
Difficulty
C
moderate
0.8 km
2:30 h
300 m
185 m
The via ferrata adventure is not quite what you might expect, as it also contains various elements that are more often seen in rope courses. This various route is situated below the mountain station of the cable car.
Via Ferrata
· Leuk - Leukerbad
Gemmiwand via ferrata
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Difficulty
moderate
0.7 km
1:30 h
54 m
54 m
Great fun via ferrata with varied stations on an airy rock face in front of a breathtaking mountain panorama.
Via Ferrata
· Leuk - Leukerbad
The Leukerbad via ferrata on the Daubenhorn
recommended route
Difficulty
C/D
difficult
13.8 km
8:30 h
1,954 m
1,954 m
The Leukerbad via ferrata leads through the southeast slopes of the Daubenhorn and is the longest via ferrata in Switzerland. In addition to some ladders, the via ferrata climbers can even expect a cave to cross!
Via Ferrata
· Leukerbad
Small Daubenhorn via ferrata
recommended route
Difficulty
D
difficult
8.4 km
5:00 h
550 m
1,455 m
The small Daubenhorn via ferrata consist of the first part of the great Daubenhorn Via Ferrata. For those unwilling (or not quite able) to go the whole way there’s also an opportunity to go back down to Leukerbad about 1/3 of the way into the tour.
Via Ferrata
· Leuk - Leukerbad
Daubenhorn via ferrata
Difficulty
D/E
difficult
8.8 km
6:15 h
1,163 m
1,168 m
The longest via ferrata in Switzerland. Amazing experience for those who do not have a fear of hight, yet require enough stamina and endurance. Highly recommended! Done 30 July 2023
Via Ferrata
· Leuk - Leukerbad
Großer Daubenhorner Klettersteig mit Abstieg
Difficulty
difficult
13.2 km
10:45 h
1,365 m
2,155 m
Eine sehr anspruchsvolle Bergtour
Via Ferrata
· Leuk - Leukerbad
Demanding hike to Leukerbad via Birchen on July 17, 2024
8.2 km
4:05 h
653 m
1,612 m
Via Ferrata
· Leuk - Leukerbad
Demanding hike to Leukerbad via Birchen on July 17, 2024
8.2 km
4:05 h
653 m
1,612 m
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Great Daubenhorn via ferrata by Marc
October 26, 2022
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Great Daubenhorn via ferrata by Andy
September 05, 2020
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The Leukerbad via ferrata on the Daubenhorn by Michael
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August 14, 2020
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