The Zittergrat on the Brunnistöckli above Engelberg/Titlis
The relatively short Zittergrat via ferrata on the Brunnistöckli is a complement to the "normal" Brunnistöckli via ferrata. While the "normal" is ideal for beginners, the Zittergrat is already a short introduction to the world of more extreme via ferratas. Fans are offered a relatively short, extremely steep, and exposed route where they can gain first experiences at the upper difficulty levels. It is excellently secured, south-facing, and very demanding.
- 1:30 h
- 1.02 km
- 174 m
- 174 m
- 1,862 m
- 2,035 m
- 173 m
- Start: Mountain station of the Brunni chairlift at Brunnihütte
- Destination: Mountain station of the Brunni chairlift at Brunnihütte
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Trail (1%)Path (86%)Via ferrata (13%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Access:
From the mountain station of the Brunni chairlift, we follow the marked hiking trail from the Brunnihütte towards the Rugghubelhütte. After a few minutes, we climb steeply up to the left in a few switchbacks to the start (information board).
Descent:
A steep but short path leads us back to the starting point at the chairlift mountain station in 20 minutes.
Tour information
Cable car tour
Circular trail
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Via ferrata equipment with rockfall helmet and via ferrata gloves.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then take the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.ParkingParking at the valley stationPublic transportationNational and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Then with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through a varied landscape up to Engelberg. Once in Engelberg, you can take the bus to the Brunni cableway or walk. Take the gondola lift up to the Brunni and then the chairlift to the Brunnihut.
Additional information
Restaurant stop:
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus
Organization
Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
Safety guidelines
- The via ferrata is suitable for experienced via ferrata climbers; surefootedness, a head for heights, and arm strength are prerequisites. It is recommended to check the current weather forecast for the target region.
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