Walk-in
From the Kreuzboden station (2,397 m), climb to the
attractively-situated Weissmieshütten lodges (2,726 m); here you
will find a sign for the via ferrata. It directs you on a clear path
over the Triftbach stream, then steeply upwards towards the mountain on
the crest of a moraine and over an extended flat traverse to the start
(approx. 2,820 m).
Jegihorn via ferrata
Using the wire rope, go left around some projecting rock and easily
over steps to the point where you join an impressive channel. Make
along this, climbing increasingly steeply; where there are no good
hand-holds, pitons have been put in place. Take care not to dislodge
stones! You then have a stimulating climb over rough rock, still
ascending steeply and in places also airily towards the mountain,
before reaching the first ladder. Further on up the wall, there are
more iron ladders; the sections in between call for some strenuous
efforts. A slope with broken rock leads to the final sequence of rungs,
just below the lower peak (3,150 m). A ledge takes you to the left, and
then you have practically continuous safety (a ladder) as you head,
sometimes through airy sections, down the west ridge into the gap
(3,096 m) in front of the Jegihorn. Head to the left of the ridge spur
(very unique section; use arms and legs to brace yourself!) to the
point at which the actual ridge to the peak begins. The route is
initially easy, through blocks of rock, becomingly increasingly steep
and more airy higher up. A particularly unique feature is a steep
passage where the iron pegs are installed directly above the edge. The
final section is flatter, onto the broad peak.
Descent
On the western side, following the clear white-blue markers, head
downwards to a steep in-filled channel. Take care with the descent
here, and then zig-zag over a steep scree slope down into the valley.
Here you can either cross to the Weissmieshütten lodges, or head
directly down the valley to the Kreuzboden cable-car station.
Jägihorn - the sensation of the peaks, facing the giant mountains
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Character of the route
A classic Alpine via ferrata, with five ladders, 400 pitons and nearly 1,000 metres of wire rope providing outstanding safety. The mountain backdrop of the Saastal is unique, and from the top you have a sensational view across the Rhône valley towards the Bernese Alps. A route of pure pleasure!
Difficulty
K3-4. A fairly demanding route, very steep - especially the climb up to the lower peak, with the end section being spectacular but somewhat easier. For the descent (which has no additional safety), you need to be absolutely sure of your footing in the in-filled channel.
Starting-point
From Saas Grund (1559 m), take the Hohsaas gondola cable-car to the Kreuzboden mid-station (2,397 m). The cable-car operates from mid-June to mid-October, 8.00-16.45, and from the start of July to mid-September from 7.30.
A classic Alpine via ferrata, with five ladders, 400 pitons and nearly 1,000 metres of wire rope providing outstanding safety. The mountain backdrop of the Saastal is unique, and from the top you have a sensational view across the Rhône valley towards the Bernese Alps. A route of pure pleasure!
Difficulty
K3-4. A fairly demanding route, very steep - especially the climb up to the lower peak, with the end section being spectacular but somewhat easier. For the descent (which has no additional safety), you need to be absolutely sure of your footing in the in-filled channel.
Starting-point
From Saas Grund (1559 m), take the Hohsaas gondola cable-car to the Kreuzboden mid-station (2,397 m). The cable-car operates from mid-June to mid-October, 8.00-16.45, and from the start of July to mid-September from 7.30.
![]() | Quelle: Eugen E. Hüsler/Daniel Anker: Wandern vertikal. Die Klettersteige der Schweiz, AT Verlag, Baden 2004 |
Region: Wallis Alps, Saastal
Peak: Jegihorn (3,206 m)
Time required: walk-in 1 1/2hours, via ferrata 3 hours, descent 1 1/2 hours; total 6 hours.
Variation in height: 950 m
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Contact Information
- Saas-Fee/Saastal Tourismus
Am Dorfplatz
3910 Saas-Grund
Tel. +41 (0)27 958 66 66
Fax +41 (0)27 958 66 67
ferien@saastal.ch
www.saastal.ch
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