Bergseehütte SAC, UR

Klettersteig Schijen Zwärg

This K3-rated via ferrata offers a short, adventurous route right beside the standard hiking approach to the Bergseehütte.

Image: Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Difficulty

Difficult via ferrata

Current status

Unknown

No reliable current status yet

Checked 2 h ago

Total time

Approach + via ferrata + descent

Route description This K3-rated via ferrata offers a short, adventurous route right beside the standard hiking approach to the Bergseehütte. A via ferrata set is required for the ascent. Climbers can extend the outing by combining it with the nearby 'Krokodil' via ferrata on the Bergseeschijen Vorbau.

This K3-rated via ferrata offers a short, adventurous route right beside the standard hiking approach to the Bergseehütte. A via ferrata set is required for the ascent. Climbers can extend the outing by combining it with the nearby 'Krokodil' via ferrata on the Bergseeschijen Vorbau.

Route map

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Route Info/Map

Start: 46.65681, 8.48482
Finish: 46.65724, 8.48478
Parking: -

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

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Approach

Access

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Via ferrata

Duration: -
Distance: 49 m
Ascent: 80 m
Descent: -
Elevation: 2,370 m

The route climbs directly up to the Bergseehütte; refer to the topo for the detailed line.

Descent

Exit

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From the hut, descend via the standard T2 hiking path back down to Göscheneralp.

Total duration: -
Total distance: 49 m
Total ascent: 80 m
Total descent: -

Escape points

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Transport

Plan around the trailhead, parking, and public transport links.

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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: 1/4
Power: 2/4
Endurance: 1/4
Psyche: 1/4

Photos

5 source photos

Topo for the Schijen Zwärg via ferrata.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Overview, showing the location of the Krokodil via ferrata.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Bergseehütte SAC.© Andreas Banholzer / Toni Fullin

Übersicht Alpinwanderweg und Klettersteig Schijen Zwärg zur Bergseehütte.© 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.

Sources & data Attribution, source priority, and field-review status for this route.

Referenced sources

SAC-CAS approach
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/bergseehuette-sac-2147000030/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-alpinwanderweg-zur-bergseehuette-3857/

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/bergseehuette-sac-2147000030/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-alpinwanderweg-zur-bergseehuette-3857/

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/bergseehuette-sac-2147000030/klettersteig/klettersteig-schijen-zwaerg-3855/

Official

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: Bergseehütte SAC, UR
Elevation range: 2,370 m
Car-free possible: Unknown

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