Schweifinen via ferrata - Route A
Zermatt
3/14°
The Schweifinen via ferrata is located high above the roofs of Zermatt. The three sections A, B, and C require different skill levels. Route A is suitable for families with children aged 10 and above.
Difficulty
EasyLength
2.87 kmDuration
1:15 h
Description
A signboard shows the way to the start of the via ferrata at Turuwang. Time required from the train station to the start: just under 30 minutes. The Zermatt via ferrata features the classics that require skill, no fear of heights, and surefootedness. After the first stage, a picnic can be enjoyed perfectly. Right next to it is the Beresina hut.
- exposed spot high above the Triftbach
- Edelweiss at eye level
- Suitable for families with children aged 10 and above
Beresina hut
It recalls the time of the Napoleonic wars. Valais was occupied by Napoleon in 1799. Communities were to commit to recruiting one young man each for war service in Russia. Since no one was found in Zermatt, an inducement had to be made. Those who performed military service were to receive the stable with lush pasture at Turuwang after the campaign in Russia. Eventually, a young man was found. Since around 1000 Swiss died in the Battle of the Beresina, the Zermatt man did not return either.
Turn-by-turn directions
Ascent: From Zermatt station through Bahnhofstrasse. Shortly after the Zermatters' office, turn right onto the hiking trail towards Edelweiss and Trift. Follow it uphill, out of the village and towards the Trift gorge. Before the path leads to the bridge over the Triftbach, turn right to the start of the via ferrata (approx. 30 minutes).
Descent: At the exit, follow the path back to the village (approx. 20 min.)
The map also shows the ascent and descent routes.
Start
Zermatt (1,620 m) (1605m)
Destination
Zermatt (1,620 m) (1605m)
Author's recommendation
Technical information
Altitude
1925m
1605m
Ascent
+314m
Descent
-314m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Public transport
Zermatt is also the starting or end point of the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (St. Moritz / Davos – Zermatt).
Approach
Further travel to Zermatt is either via a private taxi provider or by shuttle trains. The trains run every 20 minutes. After about 12 minutes, the journey ends at the train station square in Zermatt.
Parking
Further travel: see directions.
Source
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