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Via Ferrata Braunwald / Eggstöcke Section 3

Via Ferrata Braunwald / Eggstöcke Section 3 Hinterer Eggstock 2434 m

Difficulty

K5
Ascent

0:30 h, 80 m
Mountain Experience

1 / 4
Power

2 / 4
Endurance

1 / 4
Psyche

3 / 4

You can see the Glärner mountains from Zurich's Quaibrücke (bridge). When the Föhn wind blows and the air is clear, it even seems to be within walking distance. In fact it is not more than an hour's drive from that metropolis at the lower end of Lake Zurich to the wilds of Glarnerland, and there are many, many great days out to be had there - including one of Switzerland's best via ferratas: the Braunwalder. The route received almost 7,000 visits in 2008; probably the Swiss wide record. This figure is known thanks to an automatic passenger counter which was installed before one of the first descent sections on route. Most "ferrastis" also travel by cable car, and also drop into the Berghaus. The route on the Eggstöcken is certainly one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. It consists of three sections: the first two, which are quite amenable, and a final somewhat harder section. For those who have never been on a via ferrata, you can hire equipment and test it out first on a new beginner route above Berghaus Gumen.

Full commitment required on the Hinter Eggstock. © Daniel Anker

Route description

Approach for Sections 1 and 2

Junction of Section 2 - Exit

From the junction under the Mittler Eggstock, descend slightly south of the gap (2358 m) before the Hinter Eggstock, then turn right/west towards the (very) repellent looking rock wall and follow this steeper and steeper upwards. The crux, being somewhat overhanging, requires a positively spirited outlook; one more passage higher up is also excellently exposed. Continue more easily to the finish at the eastern summit of the Hinter Eggstocks (2436 m).

Descent

Additional information

Character: Large, varied ridge crossing surrounded by fantastic alpine scenery, with a short approach, a lot of action and some special gags like the suspension bridge and the (double) rope ladder. Graded K3 up until the Mittler Eggstock, this a real pleasure route of medium difficulty, and very well secured. The climb to the Hinter Eggstock is more demanding, with a curt, slightly overhanging crux section (K5), which requires a thoughtful approach. Only for experienced climbers!

Time: Short version (Leiteregg) about 2¾ hrs, Medium version (Mittler Eggstock) 4½ hrs, Long version (Hinter Eggstock) 5½ hrs. Beginner's Via Ferrata ¾-1 hrs.