Switzerland’s longest via ferrata is situated in Leukerbad. The highly impressive via ferrata offers the visitor the opportunity to enjoy the unique panorama of the Valais Alps. Unique, too, is the approx. 100 m long natural cave traversed on the way. In winter, avalanches thunder down from this point to the valley.

Situated on the upper part of the route, the ‘Via Konst’ offers the undaunted a chance to succumb completely to the high altitude delights of the Daubenhorn. Having said that, please note it’s only recommended for those with a good head for heights! This windy, winding route was named after one of its discoverers. But there’s a way around it.

After 8 hours or so of climbing a good 1,000 metres you finally arrive at the Daubenhorn summit (2,941 m above sea level). For those unwilling (or not quite able!) to go the whole way there’s also an opportunity to go back down to Leukerbad about 1/3 of the way into the tour.