Klettersteig Tierbergli via ferrata preview
K2-K3

Urner Alpen

Klettersteig Tierbergli

Klettersteig Tierbergli is a K2-K3 via ferrata in Urner Alpen. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

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Difficulty

K2-K3

Difficult via ferrata

Total time

3 h 35 min

Approach + via ferrata + descent

First via ferrata check

Not marked as a first-route candidate

This route has features that may make it unsuitable for a first via ferrata: higher grade, exposure, sustained effort, route complexity, or incomplete safety data.

For a first route, use a

Via ferrata set glossary definitionVia ferrata setTwo lanyards with an energy absorber made for via ferrata.A certified VF set is designed to reduce force in a fall on fixed cables.Do not substitute slings or ordinary climbing quickdraws for a VF set.
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Harness glossary definitionHarnessA climbing harness that connects you to the VF set.Use a properly fitted climbing harness compatible with your VF set and body size.
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Helmet glossary definitionHelmetHead protection for rockfall and impacts.A climbing helmet is strongly recommended on via ferratas because other parties, loose rock, or slips can create impact hazards.
, and go with a qualified guide, instructor, course, or an experienced partner who understands the risks.

K3: Steeper, more exposed, or more physical sections are likely. Users may choose to try a K3 for their first via ferrata, but VFOS does not mark K3 as beginner-friendly automatically.

Find my first via ferrata Gear checklist

Equipment rental

Rental TBC

VFOS has not linked a rental source for this route yet.

Download GPX Navigate to parking SBB to trailhead SBB return Weather

Last lift down

Check Urner Alpen timetable

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 3 h 35 min

Approach

Access
Duration
5 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
TBC
Elevation
TBC

Via ferrata

K2-K3
Duration
2 h
Distance
700 m
Ascent
590 m
Descent
TBC
Elevation
2,116 m

Descent

Exit
Duration
1 h 30 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
TBC
Elevation
TBC
Total duration
3 h 35 min
Total distance
700 m
Total ascent
590 m
Total descent
TBC

Escape points

No escape point details are recorded yet.

Route map

Download GPX

Zoomable 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 bergsteigen.com.
Route Info/Map
Start
46.71180, 8.41540
Finish
TBC
Parking Tierbergli, 3863 Gadmen, Switzerland
46.71333, 8.41596

Transport

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

Last lift down

Check operator

SBB to Urner Alpen SBB from Urner Alpen Navigate to Tierbergli, 3863 Gadmen, Switzerland

Parking

Tierbergli, 3863 Gadmen, Switzerland

Address: Tierbergli, 3863 Gadmen, Switzerland Altitude: 2097 m Parking reference from ferrataguide.com.

Coordinates
46.71333, 8.41596
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Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

Ratings TBC

Variety

How much the route changes in movement and terrain.

TBC TBC

Complexity

Route-finding and technical problem-solving beyond pure grade.

TBC TBC

Beauty

Scenery, setting, and overall aesthetic quality.

TBC TBC

Exposure

Airiness and exposure independent of technical difficulty.

TBC TBC

Sustained effort

How continuous or relentless the physical effort feels.

TBC TBC

Crux tags

No crux tags are recorded yet.

Route description

Klettersteig Tierbergli is a K2-K3 via ferrata in Urner Alpen. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

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

  • ferrataguide:386

    https://ferrataguide.com/ferrata/Klettersteig_Tierbergli

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 ยท Source used for attribution and factual cross-checking; canonical VFOS text is paraphrased separately.

Field review

No contested fields are currently flagged.

At a glance

Location
Urner Alpen
Elevation range
2,116 m
Season
TBC
Beginner-friendly
No
Car-free possible
Unknown

Weather

Trailhead forecast