Sunnighorn Via Ferrata – Sunnighorn Via Ferrata loop from Wimmis

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Sunnighorn Via Ferrata – Sunnighorn Via Ferrata loop from Wimmis

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Sunnighorn Via Ferrata – Sunnighorn Via Ferrata loop from Wimmis

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7.81km

730m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.64 km for 1.45 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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463 m

Sunnighorn Via Ferrata

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A Blue/White alpine route signposted from across the river to Wimmis - route is about 700m vertical up to the Sunninghorn over 1,400m. Part VF (KS2/B), part T4+ hike, part …

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2.78 km

Sunnighorn Via Ferrata

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Ideal for beginners on the via ferrata, ingenious views of the Fliederhorn

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2.79 km

View of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau

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Just sit and enjoy 💚

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2.91 km

Wimmis Covered Wooden Bridge

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Starting point for the eastern route on the Niesen. The name Wimmis probably derives from the vineyards. The village has almost 2,500 inhabitants.

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7.81 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.98 km

1.44 km

701 m

220 m

196 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

2.27 km

1.44 km

828 m

547 m

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

18°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

April 9, 2023,Sunnighorn 🥾🧗eine herrliche Ostersonntagtour..🐰🐣🌼

Been on our list for a long time and finally found the time and the right weather 🌼💚 The Sunnighorn is actually not really a via ferrata and only partially equipped with steel cables, but that's what makes it so special 🧗🥾Partly quite exposed, it's steep and clambering towards the summit. Still a bit icy and slippery above, but that …

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