Via ferrata Fürenwand
The Fürenwand via ferrata leads through the towering Fürenwand. It is steep and extremely exposed. The route is spectacular. The protection of the via ferrata is excellent. The Fürenwand is exposed to the southwest. Orientation is easy. The Fürenalp directly above the wall invites you to stop for a break. With the Fürenalpbahn you can save yourself the descent. Alternatively, a hiking trail leads down into the valley. An extremely exposed rope ladder is certainly the highlight and at the same time the key point of the climb.
- 4:30 h
- 6.82 km
- 776 m
- 776 m
- 1,066 m
- 1,842 m
- 776 m
- Start: Parking lot valley station Fürenalpbahn (1,079 m)
- Destination: Parking lot valley station Fürenalpbahn (1,079 m)
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (3%)Street (8%)Asphalt (12%)Path (72%)Via ferrata (5%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Via ferrata equipment with rockfall helmet and via ferrata gloves, possibly climbing shoes and additional short fixation to relieve the arms (break possibility).
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 spaces are available for a fee in Engelberg and at the Fürenalp cableway.Public 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 Fürenalp cableway.
Additional information
At the top station of the cable car Fürenalp, which is also the end point of the via ferrata, you will find the mountain.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus
Organization
Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
Safety guidelines
- The via ferrata is only suitable for very experienced climbers! Excellent surefootedness, head for heights and great arm strength are required! It is recommended to check the current weather forecast for the target region.
