Via ferrata · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Via ferrata Baltschieder – Ausserberg

Local name: Baltschieder Klettersteig

📍 Ausserberg · Valais

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⚡ At a glance

GradeTD · Very difficultD–E · K4–K5
Route1
Période d'ouvertureÉtésnow patches possible in early summer · in dry weather only
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🚗 Access

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AddressGare d'Ausserberg (départ à pied, about 2 h 45 d'approche)

GPS start of the via ferrata46.34820, 7.86720

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🧗 The route

Via ferrata Baltschieder – AusserbergTD

A big full-day outing above the Rhône valley: from Ausserberg station, a long approach walk leads to the via ferrata, which climbs up to the Wiwannihütte (2,470 m). A physical and committing route, only for experienced people, in dry weather. Return to Ausserberg on foot.

Elevation gain: about 680 m (via ferrata) · 1,400 to 1,500 m for the loopDuration: about 8 h (approche 2 h 45 · via 2 h 45 · descente 2 h 30)Arrivée : Wiwannihütte, 2 470 m

ℹ️ D'après le portail du CAS et valais.ch.

ℹ️ Starting point location taken from OpenStreetMap, approximate.

ℹ️ Page created by ViaTrek on 1ᵉʳ novembre 2026 from these sources: not checked on the ground.

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📅 Climate over the year 2016–2025 averages

Bars: average max. temperature · in blue: rainy days per month · green outline: best months.

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