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Sunnighorn Via Ferrata

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Sunnighorn Via Ferrata

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Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    1. Sunnighorn Via Ferrata – Sunnighorn Via Ferrata loop from Wimmis

    7.12km

    03:58

    720m

    720m

    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    March 14, 2022

    A Blue/White alpine route signposted from across the river to Wimmis - route is about 700m vertical up to the Sunninghorn over 1,400m. Part VF (KS2/B), part T4+ hike, part grade I Scramble depending on your level of experience. So VF not obligatory, but you should wear a helmet against rockfall (one death so far). Note that route is exposed and will get very hot in summer. Views from the Sunninghorn are superb. NB: Route is NOT protected the whole way so good footwear and no fear of heights or exposure are required. Various routes back down...

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      Distance 995 m

      Uphill 650 m

      Downhill 40 m

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      Location: Wimmis, Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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