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Zittergrat via ferrata

Zittergrat via ferrata Brunnistöckli 2030 m

Difficulty

K4
Ascent

0:40 h, 120 m
Mountain Experience

1 / 4
Power

3 / 4
Endurance

1 / 4
Psyche

3 / 4

The usual via ferrata on Brunnistöckli is ideal for beginners: not too difficult, not too steep, not too long. But it is exposed, so you still get that real via ferrata feeling, even more so than on Rigidalstockgrat which requires a fair bit of hiking before you start climbing. Those adept in the art of clipping/unclipping karabiners in vertical terrain, are advised to give the Zittergrat a go. This via ferrata runs up vertical walls to Brunnistöckli, merging with the Brunnistöckli via ferrata just before the suspension bridge. The crux of Zittergrat is a layback traverse. Do not hesitate: take a deep breath, lean out and go – the steel cable will hold, for sure. After all the adrenalin enjoy a beer in the snack bar at the Härzliseeli from where you can watch others climbing the Zittergrat. Cheers!

Book, cash register and Hahnen. © Fabian Lippuner

Finish: look down to Brunni, Ristis and Engelberg. © Fabian Lippuner

Overview Brunni via ferratas. © Fabian Lippuner

Route description

Approach

Zittergrat via ferrata

Climb up a vertical wall before making a 4-metre-long traverse to the left along a rather slack safety cable. The next steep part of the wall has a slightly overhanging section. Later, follow the easier ridgeline, cross a deep cleft, and soon join the main ridge of the Brunnistöckli via ferrata. A suspension bridge and a ladder spice up the final stretch before joining the Brunnistöckli.

Descent

Additional information

Character: The Zittergrat via ferrata runs directly on the west face of Brunnistöckli; K4, with one short, slightly overhanging passage of 4+. Well secured. The most challenging passage is «Zitterquergang» on a fairly wobbly cable. It is the ideal practice via ferrata before taking on Fürenwand. It gets the sun in the afternoon. Onlookers guaranteed.