Fixed rope routes
Eggishorn via ferrata

Fiesch
-3/3°
Exciting crossings, vertical climbs and amazing views. Eggishorn via ferrata is a unique experience, and although it demands sure-footedness, a head for heights and good general fitness, it is suitable for the less experienced climber.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
1.36 kmDuration
3:00 hDescription
Strong iron rungs, cables and rails provide excellent protection. Highlights for the more adventurous spirits can be circumnavigated. Climbing enthusiasts without mountain experience may tackle the adventure of the via ferrata with the help of an experienced mountain guide. The via ferrata can be reached from the top station of the Eggishorn cable car in 15 minutes.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the top station of the Eggishorn cable car, follow the high-altitude trail inscribed on UNESCO’s list of World Natural Heritage Sites to reach the Elselücke col, and then follow the path on the left to reach the start of the via ferrata. Along the route, you negotiate various obstacles over the course of about an hour as you cross the rock of the Fiescherhorli. An intermediate exit offers the chance to leave the route before it heads upwards again. The via ferrata then continues along the ridge, over the rocks and then across a suspension footbridge before reaching the top station of the cable car.
Start
Mountain station Eggishorn (2867m)
Destination
Mountain station Eggishorn (2867m)
Technical information
Altitude
2869m
2724m
Ascent
+145m
Descent
-145m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Frequent Intercity trains from all over Switzerland to Brig. Take the southern exit of the train station and change to the regional trains in direction to Fiesch. From Fiesch have a walk to the Eggishorn cable car.
Approach
Highway A9 to Brig, then take the cantonal road (19) to Fiesch. Coming from Lucerne region, cross the Furka pass and drive down the cantonal road (19) to Fiesch.
Parking
Parking at the Eggishorn cable car.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion