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Via ferratas
Overview of via ferratas in the Brunni area
Legend | Route | Difficulty | Duration from chairlift top station | Duration to chairlift top station |
| ascend | descend | |||
| S1 | Zittergrat | K4 | 40 min | 20 min |
| S2 | Brunnistöckli | K2 | 1 h | 20 min |
| S3 | Rigidalstockwand | K3-K4 | 3 h 30 min | 1 h 30 min |
| S4 | Rigidalstockgrat | K3 | 3 h 30 min | 1 h 30 min |
GOOD TO KNOW
General
- The use of the via ferrata is at your own risk. The Brunni-Bahnen Engelberg AG disclaim any liability.
- Only for vertigo-free, sure-footed and mountain suitable users.
- Check the weather conditions. In case of rain, storm or strong wind do not use the via ferratas.
- Not recommended for children under 8 years
Equipment
- Alpine equipment is necessary. These include via ferrata set, helmet and good footwear.
- Minimum weight for the fall brake of the via ferrata set is 40 kg. If a via ferrata set is used by a lighter person (such as a child), it must be belayed with an extra rope.
- Do not have blind trust in the steel cables, hooks and anchors. They could be damaged. (Report defects!)
Renting Equipment
- The via ferrata set (incl. helmet and harness) can be reserved in advance either by using the form below, by telephone (041 639 60 60) or by e-mail (info@brunni.ch).
- The via ferrata sets can be obtained at the Kräuterhütte at the Härzlisee.
- If the set is not collected one hour after the requested reservation time, the Brunni-Bahnen reserve the right to release the equipment in case of increased demand.
At the via ferratas
- Walk careful to avoid rock fall.
- Hold your distance to the climber in front of you. Between two persons should be at least one anchor.
- Carabiners should be clipped to the steel cable in opposite directions.
Via ferrata courses / mountain guides
First time on a via ferrata or still unsure about new routes? With a via ferrata course from Engelberg Mountain Guide, you can learn the right technique on the rock in the expert company of experienced mountain guides. They also offer via ferrata courses specially tailored to families: Further information.
