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Albinen Ladders

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Albinen Ladders

Recommended by 48 hikers out of 50

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    1. Via the Albinen ladders from Leukerbad to Albinen – Leukerbad

    6.18km

    02:00

    200m

    330m

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

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

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    Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    April 17, 2022

    The oldest via ferrata in Switzerland or the Alps, opened in 1781. The adventurous Albinen ladders are located on the historic trade route between the villages of Albinen and Leukerbad.

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      April 21, 2022

      Would be slippery in the rain, easier up than down. Be aware that the Varner ladders on the other side & further down are not so easy...

        July 23, 2025

        The wide wooden ladders are fascinating, with each rung sawn from branches and wedged into the supports with small wooden wedges. Every step feels different. The ladders stand almost vertically, leaning into individual rock ledges. It's amazing what people have endured. Of course, everything is secured with ropes for us tourists. A short but extremely scenic climb.

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          Elevation 1,520 m

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          Location: Leukerbad, Leuk, Valais, Switzerland

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