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Via ferrata Schweifinen - Route C
Route C of the via ferrata (fixed-cable climb) high above the roofs of Zermatt is often tackled straight after routes A and B. This requires a high level of fitness, but it is also the great attraction of the climb.
Details
Type
Via ferrata
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3 h 30 min
Distance
5,532 km
Ascent
791 m
Descent
791 m
Lowest point
1603 m
Highest point
2164 m
Route C of the via ferrata (fixed-cable climb) high above the roofs of Zermatt is often tackled straight after routes A and B. This requires a high level of fitness, but it is also the great attraction of the climb.
Details
Type
Via ferrata
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3 h 30 min
Distance
5,532 km
Ascent
791 m
Descent
791 m
Lowest point
1603 m
Highest point
2164 m
Description
Route C of the via ferrata Schweifinen leads up a vertical rock wall via a wobbly and swinging cable ladder: a step up in terms of both interest and difficulty. Next comes an exposed section with nothing under climbers’ feet other than the iron rungs fastened to the rock. Since completing the three routes A, B and C requires time, stamina and a good level of fitness, climbers should plan carefully in advance and take account of weather conditions.
- For experienced via ferrata climbers
- Carved wooden statue of the Virgin Mary by Hugo Lehner from 1948
- Water tap, not connected
- Edelweiss
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
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Properties
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights