Sulzfluhklettersteig

Duration

2 h 15 min

Distance

6.7 km

Ascent

940 m

Descent

40 m

Elevation

-

From St. Antönien Rüti, follow the road or a shortcut trail up to Partnun, then cross the bridge over the Partnunbach where a blue sign marks the via ferrata start. Continue up through meadows, staying right at the fork toward Carschina, then head steeply upward near P. 2124 to reach the ferrata's base at 2360 m.

Duration

10 h

Distance

526 m

Ascent

460 m

Descent

-

Elevation

2,817 m

The route climbs cabled slabs to a vertical ladder and iron-runged chimney, then eases across the 'Obelixquergang' before a steep, rung-assisted rock step. Further ledges lead to the natural-holds 'ramp' and a grassy band, followed by a stiff 15-meter wall behind the 'Geissrücken' rest bench. Difficulty builds through a long traverse, a powerful 30-meter wall, the scenic 'Panoramica' slab, and a technical traverse, before the three-cable 'Deichmannsteg' bridge. The final crux is the overhanging, 40-meter 'Wailing Wall,' after which easier ground leads to the summit cross at 2817 m.

Duration

2 h 15 min

Distance

9.5 km

Ascent

50 m

Descent

1,406 m

Elevation

-

From the summit, head west along a broad ridge, then bear right onto the north flank down to a saddle. Turn right again to descend east through the Gemschotobel, arcing west past a small cliff band before P. 2251, and rejoin the approach path back to St. Antönien Rüti.