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Valais
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Saas-Grund

Jegihorn Via Ferrata – Jegihorn Summit loop from Jegihorn

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas-Grund

Jegihorn Via Ferrata – Jegihorn Summit loop from Jegihorn

Hard

5.0

(5)

156

hikers

Jegihorn Via Ferrata – Jegihorn Summit loop from Jegihorn

04:34

5.99km

710m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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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 714 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Alpine Hut

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130 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

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

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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2.77 km

Simply fantastic. Maximum of two people at a time.

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2.97 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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5.99 km

End point

Alpine Hut

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

1.45 km

770 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

1.78 km

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Tuesday 12 May

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