Switzerland's longest Via Ferrata - Solo Climb

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The Daubenhorn via ferrata is the longest in Switzerland, graded K5 (extremely difficult). It is made of 2,000 metres of steel cable, 215 metres of ladder and a couple of steel cable bridges.
It took me more than 4 hours to complete and was really demanding. After reaching the top, the way down leads across a snowfield and then through the scenic Lämmerenboden Valley back to Gemmi.
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[@poustevnik1]

what is the meaning of "solo climb" in context of via ferrata? Withouth protection?

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Hi, I feel some people are a bit confused about the term "solo" in reference to climbing. Very simply put: "Free Solo" = no ropes, no protection "Free Climb" = ropes, no additional climbing aiders "Solo Climb" = alone, ropes and gear are allowed

[@poustevnik1]

@@ZenHikingSwitzerland understood

[@cloudmak111]

@@ZenHikingSwitzerland you are confusing people, Free climbing is a form of rock climbing in which the climber may use climbing equipment such as ropes and other means of climbing protection

[@JohnSmith-uk7gy]

@@cloudmak111 He said "ropes, no additional climbing aiders" which is correct

[@grantnovak1737]

@@JohnSmith-uk7gy the whole route is an aider literally he's wearing work gloves rock climbers do not wear gloves your hands would slip as a climber I just think the rung at the start that's bent very worrying

[@j_blue6784]

As a swiss person, I am confused about why you're posting a video of my daily walk to school.

[@j.k24]

😂

[@Douken]

It looks very safe and at the same time terrifying.

[@TheWolfalpino]

As an ex climber, I can say that they are totally safe, but the major safety is in both confidence and focus. A balance of focus with no stress is the best thing. An amazing way to balance yourself

[@slXD100]

@@TheWolfalpino probalby not something to recommend to someone with a strong fear of heights, aye?

[@wickedapplecss4872]

@@slXD100 not this ferrata for a first timer. I am convinced that anyone who goes into the mountains will lose his fear of heights. I had massive fear of heights when i first went around 8 years ago. After the first two days of hiking (not even ferrata) I learned what height means and how it feels and how normal it is. The next time I went I had no fear anymore. Just try it out! You will surely love the freedom you can not feel anywhere else.

[@DarquzPiizzaBoy]

A week ago i did a via ferrata in belgium aywaille, it was like 50 mketers high so nothing compared to this video but i already got scared when i heared "50 meters high" but later on the climb it keeps getting less scary

[@achrafelh]

@@TheWolfalpino can a beginner do this ferrata ? even if he is with a guide

[@bryans6669]

Thank you for taking me on this journey. I couldnt do this in the real world , unfortunately because of illness and also a fear of heights-but you made it possible me so a BIG thanks to you. Queens NY.

[@paulterpstra6705]

Wow! This is a real spectacular ferrata. Very nice filmed and also a lot of respect for the builders.

[@hakanpersson6524]

I really admire those people who installed the wire and steps on the cliffs. A scary job i wouldn`t do if you paid me a million dollars. Those guys or girls are the true heroes.

[@finbarshields]

It's most likely done by experienced trad climbers with gear placements (safety equipment in the rock) and is quite safe!

[@petersiegfriedkrug]

These are the most daring heroes of our time!

[@walterdraper6630]

Exactly why are they "heroes"?

[@TelPrank]

@@walterdraper6630 today everyone kinda hero or something😂

[@brinckau]

@@walterdraper6630 It's simple: A villain would risk your life so he can have fun. A hero would risk his own life so you can have fun. Those who installed this via ferrata risked their lives so you can have fun. And they don't even make a profit out of it (they are a non-profit organization). It's not easy to climb those mountains with some heavy equipment like a rotary hammer drill and an engine generator, to drill all those holes, to fix rungs and huge ladders, while hanging over the void. Plus, they thoroughly check the fixtures on a regular basis, to make sure that it stays safe over time.

[@MarcF.Nielssen]

Great route. Just turn off the music and play some Vangelis instead.

[@GordonPavilion]

Yeah! Fantastic climb!!! Got to hand it to those who placed the cables, ladders and pegs though… mind blowing!!!

[@mifino]

Notice the huge first-aid kid in the middle of the mountain

[@mike_abramyan]

Unbelievable. Every time you just blow my mind hahaha. I am so sweaty after watching this from how nervous that made me 😂

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thanks man! I got some sweaty palms even while editing haha

[@dominiclester3232]

Ditto!!

[@theoriginalNinoNino]

Same same but different 🤟

[@ЕленаБеломытцева-р1п]

How is this possible? It's scary to watch and it's not clear how you do it. I express my admiration for you. The video is great, thanks.

[@gregoryeverson741]

my body is screaming NO NO NO just watching, im terrified of heights

[@allenrichards5086]

Amazing, thank you for filming and posting. Felt the urge to tap the sign to thank the Swiss, glad you did too :)

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

I found it to be impossible not to tap the sign.

[@taniabauer4841]

@@ZenHikingSwitzerland 👏👏👏👏👏👏💗💗🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@mrmbjones]

Watched this twice. Incredible, so inspiring, and also makes my heart race just watching it!! Great video, well done, thank you :)

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@paulplace4721]

That was unreal to watch, amazing! What was that noise in the cave area? Stunning scenery🏞😀🤘

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thanks! It was rockfall and a bird. (Alpine chough)

[@bicmac333]

@@ZenHikingSwitzerland Thank goodness no eagle defends its eyrie ...😰

[@davidmickles5012]

The most terrifying "easy climb" I've ever seen. Even with the cables and iron it's still a relatively big accomplishment. Congrats!

[@fpeter01]

Easy climb? Not so many people can do this on Earth. :-D

[@jonnes__4657]

I guess it is a lot of power and endurance! .

[@MisterK9739]

@@fpeter01 it is quite easy though. Scary and long, yes. But physically every generally fit person could do this.

[@advik8444]

@@MisterK9739 No they can’t, read the description. It was very demanding for this guy and he’s a professional climber

[@MisterK9739]

@@advik8444 you can literally rest anywhere by just sitting in your harness. There is no part that requires crazy technique or strength. Again, it is long, it is high, and it is taxing. But you can take as long as you want and you will finish

[@christheswiss390]

How do you do it? It's unreal!

[@rozarakhmayeva5246]

Меня, страх, одолевает, что вы один ... вы видите кресты? Будьте осторожны и если вы хоть чуточку верите в Бога, то перед началом искренне просите помощи и благодарите после окончания вашей прогулки, никогда не надейтесь на свои силы, верьте, что мы без него не можем ни-че- го!!! Желаю вам всех благ и храни вас Бог! Благодарю, божественная красота! Вы рискованный парень...

[@frisk151]

Incredible... All the work that went into that route, the safety lines, ladders, etc.. Thanks for sharing!

[@toyota-sewing]

아마도 지형적인 이유가 있겠지만, 전통적이지 않은, 이런 종류의 등반도 상당히 흥미롭습니다. 게다가 아름다운 스위스의 자연 경관도 아주 감동적으로 멋집니다. 정성스럽게 제작한 소중한 영상, 감사히 잘 감상했습니다 ^^

[@alankoemel3168]

Absolutely magnificent. But all I could think about was, how did they build this?

[@nickywellman594]

All I could think about was who maintains it! 🙏😭

[@andreasfischer6444]

I would start from the top by letting the material as well as electricity down.

[@herbakol]

If you was a real hiker you must try to climb Mount Raung via Kalibaru because Mount Raung has a tough challenge because the spring post is only at the basecamp besides that there is no,if you are interested you can come to Indonesia to the city of Banyuwangi and go to Kalibaru....

[@mrsdiss]

what a beautiful climb, and what stunning imagery. this is going on my project list for next year!

[@ema_scrambling]

Bellissima via ferrata, complimenti, bravo! Ottime anche le riprese, panorami mozzafiato, forse un po' lungo il montaggio, ma capisco che era lunga anche la via😄 Discesa invece per via normale? Ciao, e ancora bravo!

[@victorrai4521]

Brother you have a lion's heart....keep going may god be with you

[@milesmiles3790]

What an amazing climb, the way the route seemed a bit confusing near the caves must have been a bit of a shock. You even carried a drone!

[@EyeonU100]

Remarkable video and very nice adventure. I would love to live in switzerland and have those mountains in my backyard. I’m an amateur rock climber, but if it existed Via Ferrata in Portugal I will do it.

[@ylnodnaenoeht]

Suggest it! It's a great 💡 idea!!

[@josemanuelramirez4098]

Congratulations my friend, the climb is a true marvel but the work of recording and editing it is also very good to show us all the effort that must be made to overcome this impressive route. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@estherjacqueline8625]

I was mesmerized by your bold adventure. The scarry part was the path you took a vertical climb and I felt weak kneed. More than HATS OFF TO YOUR COURAGE AND SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE. I AM WONDERING HOW THE PATH WITH THE ROPE (metallic cable) AND LADDERS WERE MADE IN THE FIRST PLACE AND THE HOW YOU SET UP THE CROSS. I WOULD RATHER HAVE A HELICOPTER DROP ME REAL GENTLY ON A FLAT PLACE BY THE CROSS 😀😃. THE SURROUNDINGS ARE WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL. WATER STREAMS MADE ME FEEL THIRSTY - PURE AND MINERALIZED. TAKE CARE.

[@qxw2535]

excellent drone shots and the route mapping is very useful, the music is so skechty though lol, I was wondering if I dare to climb this one day, the Mürren one already scared the shit out of me haha

[@robbybobbyhobbies]

Palms sweating watching this. But the visuals, OMG.

[@_Shafi-abrar]

My also why this happened

[@gulzhamalomuralieva2717]

Молодец ты чемпион

[@tomlives]

Brutal! I love mountains but I'm terrified of heights. So this is great for me! Thank you!

[@kalleniemi6316]

Awesome! Thanks for filming it so I can enjoy the climb too. I would climb it myself, but I got severe dehydration due to palm sweating just watching you do it.

[@taniabauer4841]

🤓🤓🤓🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@stefanschneider3681]

WHOW! What a ride! Beautiful scenery, excellent climbing, BUT: Who the hell drilled this sh..., placed these hooks and all that stuff?! Must have been some crazy people! Overall it seems to be quite safe this way, but still ... got to know your stuff. Oh, and by the way: Great video too!

[@Sacrament80]

Excellent video showing in details your route...a stupid question: who is placing these ropes and steel bases in order this route to be accomplisable?

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Some very ballsy people established the route in 1998, and since then revise the cables annually before opening up in spring. The work is done by rock climbers as far as I know.

[@CLANK...]

Within the already quite ballsey climbing/mountaineering community, there's an even ballsier sub group of often unsung legends that put up first ascents, clean and equip new lines, maintain them and write the guide books. Its a small neiche of people, all super committed to their passion

[@florentlescouezec2785]

Freaking amazing, plus the landscape is stunning 👏💯

[@ayyappaeshwar2721]

I subscribe. . This is how I respect you .. stay strong brother

[@elokobi089]

As a lover of the hiking, and also as a novice climber, I found this video absolutely stunning.

[@taniabauer4841]

👏👏👏👏💗💗🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@virginiakramer9055]

One question: how do you get down?

[@Anachron74410]

Hiking trail

[@alexsp7086]

Parachute ;)

[@machinesandthings9641]

Call for emergency rescue

[@NeiltheDeal]

Gain a chromosome

[@marksharpe2132]

This is amazing for along time have wanted to do this. From time to time I have depression but I feel experiencing something like this would be life changing. Would love to come along with you on your next climb. This is great to watch. Thanks for your video..

[@dog94084]

I wish I could do something like that, but I can hardly watch the video without getting nervous.... He makes it look so easy..

[@TigerUppercut.00]

I just sh!T myself watching this..

[@brutus4013]

Hats off to the people that installed all the cables , ladders , bars and hand grips.

[@davewilson9139]

Having climbed many Swiss, Austrian, and Italian Alps during my youthful days, we never had the added safety measures of ladders, cables, and steel handles and foot holds. Hats off for those huge improvements, and drone footage as well!

[@brutus4013]

@@davewilson9139 👍🏼

[@JOSEALVIM100]

Incrível! Fiquei zonzo só de assistir; eu não daria conta de subir nem 40 metros....

[@melburn4596]

Great quality video!

[@anthonyholroyd5359]

I've scrambled some of the longest and narrowest ridges on mainland Britain, without ropes or protection . . . And I felt my palms getting sweaty watching that 😅

[@wisam.bashar]

فيديو جميل يظهر جمال الطبيعة في سويسرا وروعة رياضة التسلق.

[@johnlysic6727]

Amazing - I need to watch this a couple more times - but after my heart rate comes down from the “skyrocket” zone - thank you so much for posting this , so friggin cool

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thank you! luckily it was a very enjoyable climb for me, at least most of it.

[@dmitriyzapeka2862]

Страшно не от сложности маршрута - от высоты и протяжённости.

[@Maryush.B-B.Pl.676]

Sorry man... writing solo climbing is a big exaggeration mate. This via ferata has nothing to do with sport climbing. Even if you don't use belays, it's not solo climbing. See climbers Alex Honnold and you'll understand the difference. I am amused by such descriptions as a climber with over 20 years of experience.

[@georgehaeh4856]

Makes Crawlers Ledge in Kalalau look like a four lane highway. But here there's pro.

[@lisacolbert5987]

From 6:30 … anyone who guesses that this isn’t a very difficult and potentially dangerous climb because there are ladders and permanent cables … should just look down . Those 2 cables at 6:30 remind me of places on K2 I’ve seen where ppl must cross an aluminum ladder on a glacier to traverse a crevasse . Seems like those are places that even experienced climbers tend to fall .

[@David-dp2gh]

Absolut genial. Kommt auf die bucket list. Super video. Alleine? Wahnsinn

[@shemishemi682]

ഞാൻ ആണെങ്കിൽ കേറണത് കേറി ഇറങ്ങാൻ ഹെലികോപ്റ്റർ വരേണ്ടിവരും. എടുത്ത് കേറ്റാൻ ആളും കാരണം എനിക് ബോധം ഉണ്ടാവില്ല

[@deans178]

Amazing! I wish I didn't have a fear of heights so I could do some hikes I fear in the U. S.

[@Petung_Sewu]

What a great video. From Indonesia comes friends. spirit good luck always

[@영진박-y1k]

It's an amazing challenge, a beautiful video!

[@michaell6882]

Ich war heute Solo einkaufen, in einer Großstadt

[@patrikfilustek7224]

Nice authentic video. Really good job ! :)

[@renopereira1434]

These guys are nuts 😲😨😱 i wont even go on a fairground ride 🤣😂😁💩😱

[@zainabhummel4837]

Incredible, unthinkable ❤greetings from Swiss

[@dott.gabrielecitro655]

This isn't “solo climb”! Is offensive for solo's climber. Stop clickbait!

[@zagrizena]

I know it's not soloing as a discipline, but have no idea what would you call it if someone climbs via ferrata in their own. Alone climb?

[@dott.gabrielecitro655]

@@zagrizena for sure not "SOLO CLIMB"! It's not our problem how vloggers title their bullshit: STOP CLICKBAIT. Obviously the title of this vlog is a joke and offensive for real solo climber.

[@zagrizena]

@@dott.gabrielecitro655 You know what... not everything solo means without ropes, not even in climbing. There's rope soloing, top rope soloing... If you find the title "solo climbing via ferrata" (which describes the video technically in detail) clickbait, it's just possible that you misunderstood it, because you're so used to different context. Really, there's no need for agitation.

[@melissacoburn6873]

How did you get down? The same way you came up?? This was too freaking cool!

[@EB_3033]

With mountains like this u usually just walk down the other side, becase it isnt vertical but just a slope

[@lukasostar3008]

holy shit i want to try something like this, OH MY GOD now, realistically, with all the safety gear, how dangerous are these kinds of climbs?

[@heinzkoenig8831]

It requires more strenght in the arms than in the legs. I have been climbing many of the big peaks (4000m+) in Switzerland but when I do a "via ferrata" I come to my limits since I am not so strong.

[@daniloalbi8673]

Yes it’s a challenge.. I had an experience climbing a ladder much shorter than the one I see in this video and at that time I wasn’t very prepared and toke lots work with my arm and I started to feel cramps so I need to use an arm while a was shaking the other one to relieve the pain ... wasn’t funny at all ... 😅

[@JonathanFisherS]

All the keyboard warriors in the comments cracking me up... this is some absolutely sick stuff

[@mheib9904]

Another amazing video. Your nerves are as tough as that steel cable.

[@jay-by1se]

As someone who has survived a huge fall. I see this is pure ignorance. Once your experience equipment failure you realize just how stupid this is.

[@Toopa88]

Wow, this looks really fun and to do. Maybe I'll give it a shot it in 10 odd years, but I'm super afraid of heights and still need to get over that fear. Greetings from Austria 😊

[@freedom9523]

It's hard to imagine how this route was built

[@CorrettaSinger]

My guy writes “This is Sketchy”. SIR! The entire thing looked sketchy…all of it!…Mad respect to you for doing this. As a fellow Swiss, it is amazing to see my beautiful homeland from these heights. It is truly one of the most magnificent places on earth. Thank you for showing us this!

[@DeltadronesBr]

Awesome! But it's not for me! lol. Maybe, if someone paid me 1 million dollars. haha

[@mirolehocky7]

Thank you! Great video. We did the ferrata, but so far nothing can show the heights and difficulty as you have captured!

[@jeffjensen27]

Definitely Not For The Faint Hearted! That Climb Is INSANE! How Long Did It Take You To Climb 🧗‍♀️ To The Top Of The Mountain Summit? Bravo For That Inspirational Performance. Not For The Beginners! Thanks For Scaring The 😮 Out Of Me On That Climb.

[@eli-boy7473]

These landscapes are so beautiful! I really wish that someday i lose my fear of heights completely and make a climb like that

[@ЛюдмилаКуминова-н4ж]

Первопроходцам было трудно! Скобы вбивать, канаты натягивать, лесницы закреплять!!! Вот это страшно!!! Если просто карабкаться по этим скобам и лесницам и то такие усилия, а что было с первыми!

[@leomichelson7254]

The one part was sketchy?! The whole friggin hike was sketchy!

[@phaethon3124]

i have never done via ferrata without smoking a couple of spliffs first..this one might get scary

[@zekethaplumber]

getting the ladders up there must have been insane. Amazing what humans are capable of

[@123spleege]

I don't have any experience in rock climbing. However, this looks extremely challenging, to say the least, and also very fulfilling. The danger is not eliminated but there is a sense of safety obviously. Very physically demanding

[@ВасяПечкин-п6х]

Красиво.... Но, зачем рисковать единственным, что дал БОГ?

[@ShantiHikes]

Very impressive and the imagery is breathtaking!

[@MFJoneser]

Astonishingly thoughtful route building. Fun stuff. Love and respect from high country USA

[@brookeshaffer4377]

This was incredible!!!Have you ever had a fear of heights?

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thank you! Not so much, but I have to admit the steel cable bridge at around 6:40 was quite tough for me mentally.

[@dada-nd4eg]

This is not even a climb - this is just walking up a ladder. Dont make it look better

[@antoniocarloscorreadearauj1610]

Uma escalada de rara dificuldade e beleza aos olhos, porém terrível para o coração.

[@muezzamaharani7591]

Kenapa jadi saya yang khawatir lihat anda panjat batu tebing...semoga selamat....salam dr subscriber indonesia

[@youtischia]

What a wonderful video ! What an inspiaration! I have no doubts now I am coming to switzerland to do via ferrata.

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thank you! Hope you can make it to Switzerland soon.

[@YnseSchaap]

I've done this myself 😁 there's only one problem with this ferrata where do you go from here ?

[@micaleddu96]

Awesome man, congrats! What's the name of this ferrata? Love it

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thanks! It's called "Daubenhorn Klettersteig"

[@zenkakuji3776]

Truly sublime. Even watching your video coverage creates the thrill, exhilaration and challenge if your climbing achievements. Thanks so much for the additional efforts to create this professional video during the climb. 🙏

[@MarsAttack23]

Nice clickbaiting lmao hahaha i get that you mean alone but i bet 90% of people dont know it

[@77and]

You’ve inspired me to go and walk that walk. 👏🏻

[@Greybow864]

So did me. Thats why I did this ferrata week ago. Best one.

[@wenigdabei]

I had to put on my climbing gear just to feel safe watching this.

[@apostatepaul]

Great vista and an amazing route! I’d love to do it. Great filming 👌

[@ZenHikingSwitzerland]

Thank you, dear Paul the Apostate :-)

[@llirik88]

Забирался ты, а страшно было мне, даже если бы у меня была страховка, все равно мне было бы страшно😂

[@12345fowler]

Superb photography and superb editing and music choice. You obviously have great taste and talents.

[@gavinlew8273]

I like the fact there are ladders put there for climbing. It makes it alot easier! :D

[@bauerhenning3621]

the drone footage overall but especially of the last ladder you climbed looked amazing!!! well done and keep safe!

[@taniabauer4841]

👊👊👊🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Nikhil_Sharma98]

This is easy every helpfull thing is there to climb u just have to step up thats it there is already a path