Mammut Schweifinen Klettersteig Zermatt

Duration

30 min

Distance

1.5 km

Ascent

190 m

Descent

TBC

Elevation

TBC

Duration

3 h

Distance

1.3 km

Ascent

480 m

Descent

TBC

Elevation

1,863 m

Route A climbs through rocky-earthy terrain, bearing left. From an intersection, one dead-end trail leads to an abseil point (abseiling is only recommended with a mountain guide!) from which you can descend a beautiful, exposed drop high over the Triftbach stream. Shortly after, you'll be standing in front of the so-called "Beresina-hut im Pudel" (1920 m on the map). From the intersection, route B continues up an old, steep stone staircase. You can also choose this branch of route B to reach route C above the vertical Turuwang (with the difficult section of route B). Most will descend via route A to a forested ledge, until route B branches off to the left; the old path to the Beresina hut used to lead along this ledge (it is still indicated on the map from 1972 for example). Before reaching the intersection, route A leads off further down, to the bottom of the wall. Now upwards to route B over the smooth, vertical and partially overhanging rock wall, at the very top via a metal wire ladder, the crux of the entire tour. Afterwards descending in mostly vertical terrain with a very exposed traverse on 'slightly wobbly' wooden elements. At last, ascend and exit from the Turuwang (wall) into the Turu-forest, where route B and C split (about 1890 m). From here you could simply cross the forest and return to the Beresina-hut. Yet, continuing on route C is rather more beautiful and exciting. Start with a diagonal descent, crossing some gullies, before making a steep climb which requires the use of your forearms. Via the ladder at the top you will pass a wooden Madonna, that was placed there by the routes' first-ascensionist, Walter Perren, together with the wood carver Hugo Lehner in 1984; even rusting pegs are still visible. Climb out onto a shoulder, then you traverse back down once more, passing a waterfall (at least during early summer) - be very careful here due to the slippery and sloping terrain. Ascend once again, via a partly vertical section. Pass a fake water tap - when the sun is burning you will be even thirstier. After scrabbling up a wire ladder, the signing of the guest book will bring joy and pride; a final easier ladder provides no more difficulties. The via ferrata finishes at about 2110 metres. Cross the grassy slopes of Schweifinen to reach the hiking path at 2180 metres.

Duration

1 h

Distance

3.1 km

Ascent

80 m

Descent

580 m

Elevation

TBC