Via ferrata Schweifinen for families and beginners

You climb as a beginner or with the family through the first part of the via ferrata in Zermatt. You will be accompanied by an experienced mountain guide. The pure climbing time in the 2.9 km long part is about 90 min. The walk to the entrance and from the exit to the train station Zermatt takes about 30 min each.

Within this first part of the via ferrata you will climb about 314 meters in both directions.

• Good, suitable footwear
• Appropriate clothing depending on the weather
• Small backpack
• Climbing harness, helmet, gloves and via ferrata set

The mammoth via ferrata Schweifinen requires skill, a head for heights and surefootedness.

Route A is particularly suitable for children, families and beginners.

K2 (medium):

"Steep or vertical passages are defused by ladders and/or iron clamps. Even in less difficult terrain, wire ropes or chains secure the via ferrata climber. Self-securing is advisable." (Source: SAC Klettersteigskala)

• Children from 120 cm
• KS 2 (medium) see SAC via ferrata scale
• Recommended: No fear of heights, surefootedness