The Eggstöcke
Secured through steep terrain.
Several secured via ferratas run across the rock faces of the Eggstöcke, divided into three sectors, airy, well secured and with a wide view over the Glarnerland.
In some places the drop falls 50 to 100 m straight down. Anyone with a head for heights who wants to move through steep terrain, secured, is in the right place here.
Iron routes in the Glarnerland
Three destinations around Braunwald.
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Right above Braunwald
Eggstöcke
Several secured via ferratas on the rock faces of the Eggstöcke, divided into three sectors, airy, well secured and with a wide view over the Glarnerland.
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2717 m · mountain tour
Ortstock summit
For those who want to go higher, the summit of the Ortstock is a rewarding tour above Braunwald, with a grand panorama over the Glarus Alps.
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All routes & info
Klettergarten Braunwald
Detailed information on all sectors, routes and difficulty levels is available from Braunwald Tourismus at braunwald.ch.
All sectors, routes and difficulty levels in detail: Klettergarten Braunwald at braunwald.ch →
Well prepared on the rock
Before you set off.
A via ferrata calls for more than sturdy hiking boots. Four things are best clarified before you clip in, from a head for heights and the right equipment to a guide for your first time on the rock.
Your base · Panoramahotel Braunwald
An early start, a quiet evening.
A via ferrata day begins early and ends calmly. From Braunwald you set off well rested. And in the evening our 4-star hotel awaits, quietly located in the car-free mountain village.
After the rock:
Arrive by train to Linthal, then up by funicular, no car needed.
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The essentials in brief.
Via ferrata · Eggstöcke
Movement on the rock,
airy heights.
The Eggstöcke
Secured through
steep terrain.
Several secured via ferratas run across the rock faces of the Eggstöcke, divided into three sectors, airy, well secured and with a wide view over the Glarnerland.
In some places the drop falls 50 to 100 m straight down. Anyone with a head for heights who wants to move through steep terrain, secured, is in the right place here.
Iron routes in the Glarnerland
Three destinations
around Braunwald.
Right above Braunwald
Eggstöcke
Several secured via ferratas on the rock faces of the Eggstöcke, divided into three sectors, airy, well secured and with a wide view over the Glarnerland.
2717 m · mountain tour
Ortstock summit
For those who want to go higher, the summit of the Ortstock is a rewarding tour above Braunwald, with a grand panorama over the Glarus Alps.
All routes & info
Klettergarten Braunwald
Detailed information on all sectors, routes and difficulty levels is available from Braunwald Tourismus at braunwald.ch.
Right above Braunwald
Eggstöcke
Several secured via ferratas on the rock faces of the Eggstöcke, divided into three sectors, airy, well secured and with a wide view over the Glarnerland.
2717 m · mountain tour
Ortstock summit
For those who want to go higher, the summit of the Ortstock is a rewarding tour above Braunwald, with a grand panorama over the Glarus Alps.
All routes & info
Klettergarten Braunwald
Detailed information on all sectors, routes and difficulty levels is available from Braunwald Tourismus at braunwald.ch.
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All sectors, routes and difficulty levels in detail: Klettergarten Braunwald at braunwald.ch →
Well prepared on the rock
Before you
set off.
A via ferrata calls for more than sturdy hiking boots. Four things are best clarified before you clip in, from a head for heights and the right equipment to a guide for your first time on the rock.
Head for heights & fit
Requirement
An absolute head for heights and no fear of heights are essential, plus a good base fitness as for mountain hiking, in some places the drop goes straight down 50 to 100 m.
Helmet, harness, set
Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness and a via ferrata set with a shock absorber are mandatory equipment. At reception we are happy to tell you where to obtain them locally.
No time pressure
Safety
Start longer tours early in the day and plan enough time in reserve. Avoid time pressure and choose a pace that matches your fitness.
With a mountain guide
Guided
Anyone heading onto the rock for the first time is best off with a mountain guide. We are happy to put you in touch, please allow at least one week in advance, in the high season ideally when you book.
Head for heights & fit
Requirement
An absolute head for heights and no fear of heights are essential, plus a good base fitness as for mountain hiking, in some places the drop goes straight down 50 to 100 m.
Helmet, harness, set
Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness and a via ferrata set with a shock absorber are mandatory equipment. At reception we are happy to tell you where to obtain them locally.
No time pressure
Safety
Start longer tours early in the day and plan enough time in reserve. Avoid time pressure and choose a pace that matches your fitness.
With a mountain guide
Guided
Anyone heading onto the rock for the first time is best off with a mountain guide. We are happy to put you in touch, please allow at least one week in advance, in the high season ideally when you book.
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Your base · Panoramahotel Braunwald
An early start,
a quiet evening.
A via ferrata day begins early and ends calmly. From Braunwald you set off well rested. And in the evening our 4-star hotel awaits, quietly located in the car-free mountain village.
After the rock:
- ● Recovery in the wellness area with saunas & steam bath
- ● Glarus cuisine in the restaurant, regional and seasonal
- ● An apéro on the sun terrace with mountain views
- ● A massage for tired climbing legs, by appointment
Arrive by train to Linthal, then up by funicular, no car needed.
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The essentials
in brief.
- The routes
- Eggstöcke: several secured via ferratas in three sectors, right above Braunwald.
- Access
- The Gumen cable car takes you to the start of the via ferratas.
- Going higher
- The Ortstock summit at 2717 m, a rewarding mountain tour above Braunwald.
- From the hotel
- Three minutes from the funicular, with mountain views from the window.
- Guided tours
- Please allow at least one week in advance so we can arrange a mountain guide. In the July and August high season, ideally mention it when you book.
Reserve
After the rock the stillness.
A via ferrata day calls for an early start and a quiet evening. You will find both with us, three minutes from the funicular, with mountain views from the window.
Online enquiry
Enquire about a via ferrata tour.
Tell us your experience and preferred dates. We get back to you as soon as possible and put you in touch with a mountain guide. Please enquire at least one week in advance, in the July and August high season ideally when you book.