Klettersteig Allmenalp
Description
Whether it's the vertical wall directly after the start or the four thundering waterfalls of the Allmibach, the two Nepal bridges (three-rope bridge) or the Tyrolienne, on which you glide over the water, the via ferrata up to Allmenalp really leaves nothing to be desired!
Difficulty: KS4 (difficult, very exposed) Walking time: 2 to 3 hours Total length: 650 m Height difference: 550 m ascent (via ferrata 370 m) Number of ladders: 4 Number of Nepal bridges: 2 Open: approx. end of May to approx. end of October
Requirements - my abilities: Sure-footedness, a head for heights, stamina for ascents of up to 3 hours
The variant called "Freude herrscht" is categorised as KS4+ in the via ferrata scale. This means that this variant is very difficult to climb and is therefore only suitable for experienced and confident climbers. The variant is more exposed than the classic route and mostly on vertical rock. Technical data variant:
Difficulty KS4+ Walking time 30 to 45 minutes Total length 240 m Height difference 150 m Number of ladders 3Year of construction 2020
After climbing, fortify yourself in the Allmen-Beizli with homemade alpine cheese, simple snacks and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the mountain scenery.
Descent to the valley by cable car or on foot on the hiking trail via Ryharts and Schneitböde (1 1/2 hours).
Further information is available from Kandersteg Tourismus or from the Allmenalp cable car.
Opening Hours
Der Klettersteig ist jeweils bei Bahnbetrieb der Luftseilbahn Allmenalp geöffnet.