Skip to content

Via ferrata Kandersteg - Allmenalp K4+ (difficult, exposed)

Photo of Ros
Hosted By
Ros
Via ferrata Kandersteg - Allmenalp K4+ (difficult, exposed)

Details

Planning to do the K4+ Allmenalp via ferrata near Kandersteg this Whit Monday.
Experienced via Ferrata climbers are welcome to join :-)

Read the ferrata details carefully here:
https://www.allmenalp.ch/en/experience/climbing.html

https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/allmenalp-8207/via-ferrata/via-ferrata-kandersteg-allmenalp-1840/

This Via ferrata is a K4+ and is for experienced Ferrata climbers, comfortable with heights and good stamina. It is a direct route up a 350m high wall, with lots of exposure, iron pegs, cable bridges and traverses over a waterfall.

Climbing time: ca. 3 hrs
excluding eating break, approach and descent.

The plan is to go back down with the cable car (CHF 18) after a stop at the resturant at the end of our climb; nonetheless bring enough snacks to fulfil your needs during the 3 hour climb.

Please familiarise yourself with all the info provided in the official website. This is not a guided tour. As an experienced climber, you are expected to do your own personal risk assessment.

### Getting there
We meet on the train in Zurich or at Kandersteg station at 10:40
I will create a whatsapp group to facilitate communication; I may miss messages from Meetup.

Train connections from Zurich:
08:32 - 09:28 Zurich HB - Bern
09:39 - 10:40 Bern - Kandersteg
Kandersteg - Allmenalp talstation: 20 mins walk

Return to Zurich (depending on finish time)
xx:14 - xx:22 Kandersteg - Bern
xx:31 - xx:28 Bern - Zurich HB

### What to bring
You are experienced so you should know what you need. ;-)
Here is a quick checklist to avoid forgetting things:

  • via ferrata gear (helmet, harness, ferrata set)
  • proper mountain footwear
  • layered clothing
  • enough water and snacks for the day
  • sunscreen and protection
  • good vibes :)

In case of weather forecast changes, the event may be cancelled.

Attention: note that this is not a guided tour, I'm not a mountain guide.
I am simply looking for people with similar interests and experience in the mentioned activity.
Participation is at your own risk! By joining you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating, have made your own independent research and assessment and are fully aware of the inherent risks involved with this type of activity.

Photo of Zurich Hike & Outdoor group
Zurich Hike & Outdoor
See more events
In the train
Zurich Main Station · Zurich