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Gantrisch via ferrata

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Time required: 4 hoursLength: 7.50 km

Season

June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Naturpark Gantrisch
Förderverein Region Gantrisch
Schlossgasse 13
3150 Schwarzenburg
Tel. +41 (0)31 808 00 20

www.gantrisch.ch

Naturpark Gantrisch - The via ferrata has enjoyed great popularity. Not surprisingly, as it leads over compact rock up to a summit with stunning views.

The via ferrata is open from June 15 to October 15.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
7.50 km
Amount untarred route
7.50 km
Altitude difference ascent
632 m
Altitude difference descent
624 m
Time required
4 hours
Level technique
Hard
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

Equipment / Equipment rent

As of now, the material rental for the via ferrata to climb is on site again.
Via ferrata set, gear and helmet can be rented here:
Alp Obernünenen, with family Zwahlen Conny and Klaus 079 380 59 50.
Rental fee: Fr. 20.00 /+ deposit !
or
Bächli Bergsport, Waldhöheweg 1, 3013 Bern-Breitenrain, Tel +41 (0)31 330 80 80, bern@baechli-bergsport.ch

Signalization

See link to the SAC tour portal under "Miscellaneous".
Open from June 15 to October 15 according to the requirements of the BAFU (requirements for game protection).

Safety advices

Difficulty K4, T4, 1.5-2 hours, 200 vertical meters.
Requirements: good physical condition, surefooted and free from giddiness.

Price information

The via ferrata is checked and renovated annually by experienced mountain guides. This maintenance work is costly.
For the use of the via ferrata we ask all guests for a contribution:
- One ascent of the via ferrata costs CHF 15.
- An annual fee for the via ferrata costs CHF 50.-.
Thank you very much for your support!

Arrival

Starting point
Gurnigel, Wasserscheide (Altitude: 1580 m)
Arrival by public transport
Gurnigel, Wasserscheide Timetable SBB
Destination
Gurnigel, Wasserscheide (Altitude: 1580 m)
Arrival by public transport
Gurnigel, Wasserscheide Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years

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