Adventure via ferrata Gemmi wall
Leukerbad
1/9°
ClosedExperience the adrenaline rush of the via ferrata on this easier variant in the Gemmi wall below the mountain station.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
0.78 kmDuration
2:30 h
Description
The mix of via ferrata and rope park elements makes the adventure via ferrata in the Gemmi wall the ideal entry point for inexperienced mountaineers, even though the difficulty level is moderate. It is therefore ideal for sporty persons of all ages.
The start is at the Gemmi Pass. From here, the via ferrata runs along the rock wall below the mountain restaurant. After about 800 meters and an altitude difference of 30 meters climbed, you have reached the goal at the mountain station of the Gemmi cable car. Highlights include the 65-meter-long rope bridge and the 20-meter-high turntable ladder. The vertical route guidance along the horizontal rock wall is unique in Switzerland.
Entrance: Use of the via ferrata is free, but the IG Klettersteig association appreciates any donation for maintenance.
Turn-by-turn directions
The start of this adventure route is located at the old Hotel Wildstrubel on the Gemmi Pass. Various elements reminiscent of a rope park accompany the climbers, especially on the first part of the via ferrata. The second part resembles a more traditional via ferrata – here you can observe Leukerbad from a bird's eye view. From the exit, you can reach the mountain station of the Gemmi cable cars in a few minutes.
Start
Mountain station Gemmipass (2341m)
Destination
Mountain station Gemmipass (2340m)
Author's recommendation
Conquer the ascent or descent to the Gemmi Pass on foot: the legendary hiking trail, which shepherds and their animals travel every year, is very impressive.
Technical information
Altitude
2354m
2287m
Ascent
+179m
Descent
-185m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Tags
Public transport
Leuk is accessible by train (SBB), then the bus (LLB – Leuk Leukerbad Bus Reisen) runs to the starting point in Leukerbad. From the Leukerbad bus station, you can reach the Gemmi cable cars either on foot or by the local bus Ringjet.
Timetables for trains and buses can be found at sbb.ch.
Approach
From Basel and Zurich: Motorway A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; towards Kandersteg; car shuttle Kandersteg – Goppenstein; towards Gampel; Leuk – Leukerbad
From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; towards Sion/Sierre; Leuk – Leukerbad
From Milan: Motorway A8/A26 towards Simplon; car shuttle Iselle-Brig; towards Leuk – Leukerbad
Parking
Parking at the Gemmi cable cars or various parking options in the village of Leukerbad. Follow the local parking guidance system.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Leukerbad . Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
