Vorbau Bergseeschijen, UR

Klettersteig Krokodil

The Krokodil via ferrata (K3) climbs the base of the Bergseeschijen ridge with fine views toward the wintery Dammastock chain.

Image: Banholzer Andreas / Toni Fullin

Difficulty

Difficult via ferrata

Current status

Unknown

No reliable current status yet

Checked 2 h ago

Total time

2 h 30 min

Approach + via ferrata + descent

Route description The Krokodil via ferrata (K3) climbs the base of the Bergseeschijen ridge with fine views toward the wintery Dammastock chain. A continuous steel cable protects the entire route to the descent gully, with iron rungs easing the steeper sections. The route's signature feature, the 'Crocodile' at Tower 2, leads to an 18 m exposed rope bridge crossing to the connecting ridge, which can also be bypassed via a hanging ladder.

The Krokodil via ferrata (K3) climbs the base of the Bergseeschijen ridge with fine views toward the wintery Dammastock chain. A continuous steel cable protects the entire route to the descent gully, with iron rungs easing the steeper sections. The route's signature feature, the 'Crocodile' at Tower 2, leads to an 18 m exposed rope bridge crossing to the connecting ridge, which can also be bypassed via a hanging ladder.

Route map

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Route Info/Map

Start: 46.66014, 8.48793
Finish: 46.66161, 8.48660
Parking: -

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 2 h 30 min

Approach

Access

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Via ferrata

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Distance: 219 m
Ascent: 130 m
Descent: -
Elevation: 2,526 m

Follow the continuous steel cable securing the line across the base of the Bergseeschijen, aided by iron rungs on the hardest sections; after the 'Crocodile' feature at Tower 2, cross the 18 m rope bridge (or use the hanging ladder alternative) to reach the connecting ridge, then continue to the descent gully.

Descent

Exit

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Follow the approved SAC-CAS onward or descent route.

Total duration: 2 h 30 min
Total distance: 219 m
Total ascent: 130 m
Total descent: -

Escape points

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Transport

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Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

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Complexity

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Beauty

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Exposure

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Crux tags

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SAC-CAS route profile

Source ratings on the SAC-CAS 1-4 scale.

Official source

Mountain experience: 2/4
Power: 2/4
Endurance: 2/4
Psyche: 2/4

Photos

9 source photos

Topo for Krokodil Via Ferrata© Banholzer Andreas / Toni Fullin

Three-rope bridge.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Iron rungs make things easier.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Three-rope bridge with view to Bergsee and the Bergsee hut.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

The Crocodile in the background© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Vorbau mit Zu- und Abstieg vom Klettersteig Krokodil.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Zustieg zum Kletterstieg Krokodil.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Zu- und Abstieg Klettersteig Krokodil.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Safety notes

Check current local information before setting off.

Rega 1414

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.

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Referenced sources

SAC-CAS approach
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/vorbau-bergseeschijen-8054/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-klettersteig-krokodil-1817/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
SAC-CAS return
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/vorbau-bergseeschijen-8054/berg-und-alpinwandern/abstieg-klettersteig-krokodil-1819/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
SAC-CAS via ferrata
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/vorbau-bergseeschijen-8054/klettersteig/klettersteig-krokodil-1818/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.

Field review

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At a glance

Location: Vorbau Bergseeschijen, UR
Elevation range: 2,526 m
Car-free possible: Unknown

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