Allmenalp via ferrata
Informationen zur Route
Best Time of Year
Description
Whether it is the vertical wall immediately after the start or the four roaring waterfalls of the Allmi stream, the two Nepalese bridges (three-rope bridges), or the zip line where you glide over the water, the via ferrata up to Allmenalp really leaves no wishes unfulfilled!
Difficulty: KS4 (difficult, very exposed) Duration: 2 to 3 hours Total length: 650 m Elevation difference: 550 m ascent (via ferrata 370 m) Number of ladders: 4 Number of Nepalese bridges: 2 Open: approx. end of May to approx. end of October
Download: Information (pdf)and SAC scale (pdf) (1 = easy, 6 = extremely difficult)
Requirements - my skills: sure-footedness, free from dizziness, endurance for ascents up to 3 hours
Variant "Freude herrscht"
The variant named "Freude herrscht" is rated KS4+ on the via ferrata scale. This means that this variant is very difficult to climb and therefore only suitable for practiced and confident climbers. The variant is more exposed than the classic route and mostly on vertical rock. Technical data of variant:
Difficulty KS4+ Duration 30 to 45 minutes Total length 240 m Elevation difference 150 m Number of ladders 3 Year built 2020
Refresh yourself after climbing in the Allmen-Beizli with homemade alpine cheese, simple small meals, or an afternoon snack platter and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the mountain scenery.
Descent by cable car to the valley or on foot via the hiking trail over Ryharts and Schneitböde (1.5 hours).
Further information is available from Kandersteg Tourism or at the Allmenalp cable car.