Weissmies Huts – Jegihorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

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Weissmies Huts – Jegihorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

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Weissmies Huts – Jegihorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

06:31

12.0km

1,070m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.86 km for 714 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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31 m

Hohsaas Summit & Mountain Restaurant

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In a family atmosphere, you will be pampered with Swiss specialties and regional wines at Hohsaas at 3,200 m above sea level.

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47 m

View of the Dom and the other 4000ers from Hohsaas

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Hohsass at 3142m is the starting point in high alpine terrain for various great runs. Easy to reach with the gondola.

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2.53 km

Weissmies Huts

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The Weissmies Hut of the SAC Olten Section is located at 2,726 meters above sea level on a sunny terrace above Saas Grund. With panoramic views of 18 four-thousand-meter peaks, …

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3.32 km

Tälli Trail Signpost (2730 m)

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Fork in the road Kreuzboden/Jegihorn/Weissmieshütte.

The Jegihorn can be climbed via an alpine hiking trail or via ferrata.

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3.80 km

Jegihorn Via Ferrata

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The panoramic via ferrata runs against a backdrop that is unparalleled even in Switzerland; rock and ice, peaks and ridges are constantly in view. Unless your eyes happen to be …

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4.35 km

Jegihorn Via Ferrata Suspension Bridge

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Simply fantastic. Maximum of two people at a time.

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4.55 km

Jegihorn Summit

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Via the via ferrata (C/D) up to the summit of the Jegihorn, a fantastically beautiful scramble in absolutely wonderful surroundings. The view of the 4000m peaks in Wales is an absolute pleasure.

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6.57 km

Junction to Jegihorn Via Ferrata

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The Jegihorn does not have to be climbed using a via ferrata. There is also an alpine hiking trail leading to the 3206 meter high summit.

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12.0 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

3.48 km

2.03 km

788 m

Surfaces

6.69 km

3.54 km

1.26 km

562 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 29 October

5°C

-2°C

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Comments

June 23, 2026,CH - Alps - Saas Grund - Jägihorn via ferrata from Hohsaas

Waking up to an early cable car ride up to Hohsaas. From there we made our way down along snowy patches and mountain streams towards the starting point of the Jägihorn ferrata; one of the highest alpine style ferratas of the Alps. Great adventurous ferrata with lots of natural rock climbing, stunning views on all the surrounding 4000 peaks, and …