Difficulty
K2-K3
Difficult via ferrata
K2-K3
Car-free possible
Anenhütte Peter Tscherrig, VS
Klettersteig Anenhütte («Rock Metal Climbing»)
Opened in 2016, this short and sunny via ferrata climbs the glacier-polished red slabs below the Anenhütte in the Lötschental.
Image: Daniel Anker
Current status
Unknown
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Total time
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Approach + via ferrata + descent
Route description Read more Show less Opened in 2016, this short and sunny via ferrata climbs the glacier-polished red slabs below the Anenhütte in the Lötschental. Graded mostly K1–K2 with a brief K3 passage, it suits beginners who enjoy combining hiking with a bit of climbing, and rewards with fine views over the Langgletscher and surrounding 4000m peaks. A small fee applies, with gear rentable at the hut.
Opened in 2016, this short and sunny via ferrata climbs the glacier-polished red slabs below the Anenhütte in the Lötschental. Graded mostly K1–K2 with a brief K3 passage, it suits beginners who enjoy combining hiking with a bit of climbing, and rewards with fine views over the Langgletscher and surrounding 4000m peaks. A small fee applies, with gear rentable at the hut.
Route map
Download GPXZoomable topographic map showing available approach, via ferrata, descent, start, finish, and parking geometry. The Download GPX link near the route map heading provides the same route geometry as a file.
Annotated route info/map available from sac-cas.ch.
Approach / VF / Descent
Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.
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Approach
Access- Duration
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- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Descent
- -
- Elevation
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From the Fafleralp car park (Gletscherstafel), follow signs for Anenhütte and Rock Metal Climbing. Around 2080 m, branch right on the blue-marked path toward the Gletschererlebnisweg, ascend the old moraine to a flat area near 2220 m, then cross a scree or snow-filled hollow to reach the via ferrata start at about 2210 m; route-finding across the scree bowl may be needed.
Via ferrata
K2-K3- Duration
- -
- Distance
- 270 m
- Ascent
- -
- Descent
- -
- Elevation
- 2,358 m
The cabled route rises easily over smooth red slabs broken by ledges, gaining about 60 m before crossing a grassy, rocky section beneath a large rock block. A short, slightly overhanging step follows, aided by six iron rungs, before mixed and grassy ground leads to the top of the cables near 2340 m, just below a water reservoir.
Descent
Exit- Duration
- -
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 600 m
- Descent
- -
- Elevation
- -
From the via ferrata's end, a short walk leads down to the Anenhütte, followed by the normal hut trail back to Fafleralp, taking roughly 1.5 hours.
- Total duration
- -
- Total distance
- 5.3 km
- Total ascent
- 450 m
- Total descent
- -
Escape points
No escape point details are recorded yet.
Opening season
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Transport
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Last lift down
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Route feel
VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.
Variety
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Complexity
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Beauty
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Exposure
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Sustained effort
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Crux tags
No crux tags are recorded yet.
SAC-CAS route profile
Source ratings on the SAC-CAS 1-4 scale.
- Mountain experience
- 1/4
- Power
- 1/4
- Endurance
- 2/4
- Psyche
- 1/4
Photos
11 source photos
Safety notes
Check current local information before setting off.
Emergency
In Switzerland, call Rega on 1414 for mountain rescue. European emergency number: 112.
Mobile signal
Cell coverage can be patchy in gorges, valleys, and behind ridges. Download route notes and tell someone your plan.
Storms
Avoid thunderstorms and wet rock. Via ferrata cables can become hazardous quickly in poor weather.
Sources & data Attribution, source priority, and field-review status for this route.
Referenced sources
- SAC-CAS approachOfficial
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/anenhuette-peter-tscherrig-2147000013/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-klettersteig-anenhuette-rock-metal-climbing-4690/
Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
- SAC-CAS returnOfficial
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/anenhuette-peter-tscherrig-2147000013/berg-und-alpinwandern/von-der-fafleralp-396/
Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
- SAC-CAS via ferrataOfficial
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/anenhuette-peter-tscherrig-2147000013/klettersteig/klettersteig-anenhuette-rock-metal-climbing-745/
Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
Field review
No contested fields are currently flagged.
At a glance
- Location
- Anenhütte Peter Tscherrig, VS
- Elevation range
- 2,358 m
- Car-free possible
- Yes
Weather