Jegihorn Via Ferrata – Jegihorn Summit loop from Jegihorn

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Jegihorn Via Ferrata – Jegihorn Summit loop from Jegihorn

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Jegihorn Via Ferrata – Jegihorn Summit loop from Jegihorn

04:36

6.00km

710m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 2.28 km for 727 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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37 m

Kreuzboden Mountain Restaurant

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The signposts are located right at the cable car exit

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401 m

Bridge Over the Triftbach

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This bridge allows the Triftbach to be crossed even during floods

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780 m

Junction to Jegihorn Via Ferrata

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The Jegihorn does not have to be climbed using a via ferrata. There is also an alpine hiking trail leading to the 3206 meter high summit.

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1.74 km

Tälli Trail Signpost (2730 m)

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Fork in the road Kreuzboden/Jegihorn/Weissmieshütte.

The Jegihorn can be climbed via an alpine hiking trail or via ferrata.

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1.79 km

Jegihorn Trail Junction

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To the right to the via ferrata. To the left via aliner hiking trail to the Jegihorn (3206 m)

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2.22 km

Jegihorn Via Ferrata

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The panoramic via ferrata runs against a backdrop that is unparalleled even in Switzerland; rock and ice, peaks and ridges are constantly in view. Unless your eyes happen to be …

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2.98 km

Jegihorn Summit

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Via the via ferrata (C/D) up to the summit of the Jegihorn, a fantastically beautiful scramble in absolutely wonderful surroundings. The view of the 4000m peaks in Wales is an absolute pleasure.

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3.35 km

Rocky Descent in Valais

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6.00 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

1.39 km

801 m

102 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

1.85 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

1°C

-4°C

18 %

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

August 21, 2024,Über den Klettersteig 🧗‍♂️ aufs Jegihorn (3206 m)

As I want to climb the Mönch (4110 m) next month, I wanted to get my hands on some rock today.

I took the first connection to Valais and was on the Kreuzboden above Saas-Grund shortly after 9.

My goal was the Jegihorn (3206 m). It is an easy 3000-meter peak to climb, as the cable car takes climbers up …

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