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Via Ferrata Leukerbad Gemmi Daubenhorn Valais Switzerland
Via Ferrata Daubenhorn:
The via ferrata Daubenhorn isthe longest via ferrata in Switzerland. In the years 1997/1998, 216 meters of ladders and more than 2000 meters of steel cable were installed in the steep rock of the Daubenhorn (2941m above sea level).
The via ferrata brings the visitor closer to the unique panorama of the Valais Alps in an impressive way. The approx. 100 meter long natural cave, which is crossed and in which the avalanches thunder down into the valley in winter, is unique. In the upper part of the climb, the visitor has the opportunity to experience the imposing rock face up close again in the Via Konst. This passage can also be bypassed.
Technical specifications:
Started:
On the Gemmiweg in the place called “Untere Schmitte”: 30 minutes from the Gemmi Pass, 75 minutes from the village Leukerbad. (The entrance is marked with a large white board). The Gemmi is also from Kandersteg can be reached from here.
Gemmiweg - in the village of “untere Schmitte” Altitude: 2063.0 m
Coordinates: 613 577 / 138 074
CH1903 / LV 03613577 138074
CH1903+ / LV 952613577 1138074
long/lat:WGS84 7.61516 46.39389
Difficulty:
The difficulty of the Daubenhorn via ferrata is classified as ED (extremely difficult) or K5 - K6 (K1 = easy, K5 = difficult).
Material:
Version 1:
over 1300 m steel cable (cable diameter 11 mm); 3 steel ladders with a total length of approx. 60 m.
Version 2:
over 2000 m steel cable (cable diameter 11 mm); 12 steel ladders with a total length of 216 m.
a two-rope bridge (approx. 30 m)
Length of time:
Version 1:
5 hours (from Gemmi Pass)
Version 2:
8 hours (from Gemmi Pass)
Attention: last descent Gemmibahn take into account
Length:
Version 1:
8.4 km
Variant 2:
9 km
Rise:
Version 1:
550 m
Variant 2:
1158 m
Descent:
Version 1:
1470 m
Variant 2:
1158 m
Requirement profile:
Good mountaineer, sure-footed, free from giddiness and very good physical condition.
As preparation, we recommend a smaller via ferrata in the region (see climbing or climbing).
Equipment:
Helmet (mandatory), harness and via ferrata set, ie 2 running carabiners (with automatic locking) and with connecting ropes and with a braking system are necessary!! No vine cords because they tear in a fall. Gloves with a good grip prove to be an additional comfort on the wire ropes and offer protection against injury.
Danger:
no inspection in rain and thunderstorms. Visitors are always connected to the safety rope with at least one carabiner. Movement without security is prohibited.
The ascent is always at your own risk, and the IG Klettersteig association expressly rejects any liability.
Opening hours:
middle - end of June(depending on snowmelt) until the 1st Friday in October (subject to change).
The opening date depends on the weather conditions and snowmelt.
Entry:
The use of the climb is free, but the IG Klettersteig association is happy to collect any money to ensure its upkeep
Way back Daubenhorn:
Way back (if the Daubenhorn glacier is too icy, it can be bypassed (see map))
Daubenhorn - Gemmi: approx. 1.5 - 2 hours
