Jägihorn via ferrata
Saas-Grund
2/11°
This is not only one of the most beautiful via ferrata in Switzerland but the highest of the western Alps. Scenic great, with little iron and a lot of rock climbing this contact provides real climbing pleasure for the advanced.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
5.77 kmDuration
6:00 hDescription
Turn-by-turn directions
The itinerary leads via several ladders up to a ridge and then to a chasm, which you can cross either via a rope bridge or by climbing down the rock face and back up the other side. After an ascent via a climbing net, the route continues to the summit of the Jägihorn. The way down leads to the Weissmieshütte cabin, passing impressive rocks. Afterwards, you can cross the Triftbach river again to return to Kreuzboden via the Weissmieshütte, or take the direct route to Kreuzboden (via Sandiger).
Start
Valley station of the Hohsaas cable car in Saas-Grund (2402m)
Destination
Mountain station of the Kreuzboden cable car (2402m)
Author's recommendation
Technical information
Altitude
3203m
2400m
Ascent
+870m
Descent
-871m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Tags
Public transport
Approach
Parking
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion