Zittergrat
K4

Location TBC

Zittergrat

Zittergrat is a K4 via ferrata in Location TBC.

Image: Source: SAC-CAS route: Zittergrat via ferrata

Difficulty

K4

Very difficult via ferrata

Total time

TBC

Approach + via ferrata + descent

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Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 30 min

Approach

Access
Duration
10 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
60 m
Descent
TBC
Elevation
TBC

Via ferrata

K4
Duration
TBC
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
TBC
Elevation
TBC

Climb up a vertical wall before making a 4-metre-long traverse to the left along a rather slack safety cable. The next steep part of the wall has a slightly overhanging section. Later, follow the easier ridgeline, cross a deep cleft, and soon join the main ridge of the Brunnistöckli via ferrata. A suspension bridge and a ladder spice up the final stretch before joining the Brunnistöckli.

Descent

Exit
Duration
20 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
180 m
Elevation
TBC
Total duration
30 min
Total distance
TBC
Total ascent
TBC
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.
Start
46.84116, 8.41164
Finish
46.84188, 8.41441
Parking
TBC

Transport

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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

Zittergrat is a K4 via ferrata in Location TBC.

Safety notes

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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

This route is flagged as exposed or high-grade; avoid thunderstorms, wet cables, and fast-changing alpine weather.

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

Referenced sources

  • relation/13615003

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/13615003

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • SAC-CAS route: Zittergrat via ferrata

    https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/brunnistockli-7438/via-ferrata/zittergrat-via-ferrata-739/

    Reference

    Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.

  • way/35930981

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/35930981

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

Field review

No contested fields are currently flagged.

At a glance

Location
Location TBC
Elevation range
TBC
Season
TBC
Car-free possible
Unknown

Weather

Trailhead forecast