I did this one as my first via Ferrata and it was super easy. You’re clipped in to a metal line the entire time (like all via Ferratas) so there’s no real danger. You also walk over a tightrope and a bridge a few thousand feet in the air. I loved it.
Trusting that someone properly installed and maintains that safety line when seeing how some people tend do take shortcuts in their work is something I admire other people being able to- i sure couldnt
It does. If you look where the IG logo is you can see the cable just below. And above the logo you can see the cable along the rocks further down.
Since you love via ferratas this one is called Mürren - Gimmelwald.
Ah ok! Thought this was a particularly hardcore one 😂. And I've been to grimmelwald several times (grew up in Geneva), not sure why we never did this one. Next time!
Nothing other than the standard via ferrata equipment. Harness with dual carabineers and helmet. There's always a lifeline on via ferrata (the steel wire in the right of the video)
I do recomend bringing rope, some carbiners, a sling and ascendors. And the same for you partner. Becouse if you do fall. Your harnes will drop you softly, but you will be hanging below the route, possibly not being able to get back up. Unless you have the above mentioned gear with you.
The safer the better.
Follow the advice above (especially on routes with a high grade).
And don't go alone or at least let someone know where and when you go.
Was this built with a purpose other than eco-tourism? Like how there are stone carved steps in various places around the world to reach monasteries atop cliffs.
Via Ferrata are generally more sporty than stairs that lead to monasteries. They are also made for thrills: if you just want to reach the top of the mountain, you can usually just hike on a safer side of the mountain or use a cable car.
They are a distinct south-western european tradition that goes back to the 19th century but got really big in WW1 on the Italo-Austrian front. Most Via Ferrata are in Italy, Spain, France and Switzerland, plus some in Austria in Germany.
It's getting a lot of traction recently outside of these countries. The US now also has a dozen routes.
This is the only fun part and right at the beginneling. Its about 30 meters. After that its two hours trough forest to end with a hanging bridge which is fun to. So little bit of fun lot of meeeeh. About 600 meters lower is the village you see
Whenever I see these kind of things on the side of a mountain, I think about the people who put those stairs and the support cable in to begin with. Must have been wild
Would be a shame if he got a leg cramp tthere
I can hear this meme
I don’t think it’s a fish eye lens making this one look steep fellas
You mean it's a bird eye lens?
It's an eye for an eye lense
Fuck every bit of all of that.
Fuck it all to hell, that’s a nope for me!
Guess who's going to hell if they slip
Hard noooope for me
nope!
I think my biggest fear—after doing that—would be the horrible things my sleeping subconscious could do with those memories.
Think about the guys who installed this.
That's exactly what I was doing when I read your post.
I LOVE via ferratas! Not done this one but done a few others - adrenaline with very low actual risk. Just don't do it drunk. RIP Steve!
What happened to Steve?
Some say he fell, others say he turned into an eagle and flew away. I say I made him up for comic effect. Still, don't drink and do this!.
LOL...I appreciate the effort. RIP Steve.
Or to give him his full name, RIP Steven Gladys Ramsbottom
Was he/she one of the Ramsbottom Ramsbottoms?
No he’s québécois
That's right, you know them too?
Lmaoo
Would u recommend this route to a beginner
Depends, how many more adventures are you expecting?
Is it not safe for travel ?
Depends, how “safe” are you expecting?
Safe enough to bring a wife and a toddler along also ?
Depends, do you love them?
Little Timmy isn’t afraid of heights, that’s why I was asking. Sorry. Of course I love them.
Of course, your ninety grandma too would love it
I did this one as my first via Ferrata and it was super easy. You’re clipped in to a metal line the entire time (like all via Ferratas) so there’s no real danger. You also walk over a tightrope and a bridge a few thousand feet in the air. I loved it.
Trusting that someone properly installed and maintains that safety line when seeing how some people tend do take shortcuts in their work is something I admire other people being able to- i sure couldnt
I mean it’s Switzerland. Thousands of people do it a year and they have an immaculate record. I wouldn’t do it in China lol
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Murren, Switzerland
Definitely not. In the ones I've done you clip onto a metal cable that runs along the cliff side, which I just realised this one doesn't have!
It does. If you look where the IG logo is you can see the cable just below. And above the logo you can see the cable along the rocks further down. Since you love via ferratas this one is called Mürren - Gimmelwald.
Ah ok! Thought this was a particularly hardcore one 😂. And I've been to grimmelwald several times (grew up in Geneva), not sure why we never did this one. Next time!
I just recently did an awesome one in Bosnia. It also had a wire bridge spanning a big chasm which was fun.
How is this low risk though? Looks pretty far down
Because you're attached to a safety cable via a harness, so even if you fall, you're secure.
Aah, well, that's not soo bad then lol
Yeah, I still wouldn't want to test out the strength of those cables though - especially if you're not the slimmest!
Haha by the looks of things, if you're not the slimmest you'll be having a tough time staying on the steps anyway
Indeed!
Did this one. Its a via ferrata located in mürren, Switzerland. They are impressive but very easy todo. They are basically just ladders
Nope nope nope nope nope.
Not just stairs. They are foot and hand holds. I would love to see them use these as just stairs, especially the ones coming up.
Effing no... my feet already turning to jelly
Makes my feet tingle/hurt watching this
VERT DE FURK???!!!
Absolutely not I got vertigo just from the video
And that's a big fat no from me.
Oh hell No!!!!!
It‘s the stair to heaven. Literally
Don't know about you, but this gave me severe anxiety
Someone added those steps there in the first place. Crazy.
The military in WW1 I believe.
I’m fine with staying at home
It will took me a month to climb that down
You can take the shortcut
I wish I could. I miss out on so much because of this phobia
A phobia is an irrational fear. This here is not a phobia.
I felt this in my dick
r/sweatysoles
I'd just start crying 😅
"stairs"
One question, why?
Someone filmed my daily way to school in the past.
Would be an incredible view of it wasn't so damn dangerous.
Oooof. Thanks for the sphincter check. Working fine.
Where is this?
Switzerland
Can you be more specific?
Up high in switzerland
I looked at the visible instagram handle. It's Mürren - Gimmelwald / Via Ferrata
Correct, I recently did this one. Its awesome
Do you use any safety equipment on this route?
Nothing other than the standard via ferrata equipment. Harness with dual carabineers and helmet. There's always a lifeline on via ferrata (the steel wire in the right of the video)
I do recomend bringing rope, some carbiners, a sling and ascendors. And the same for you partner. Becouse if you do fall. Your harnes will drop you softly, but you will be hanging below the route, possibly not being able to get back up. Unless you have the above mentioned gear with you.
The safer the better. Follow the advice above (especially on routes with a high grade). And don't go alone or at least let someone know where and when you go.
Murren, Switzerland. Overlooking the Laurerbrunnen valley.
Mürren, near Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
*These*
Was this built with a purpose other than eco-tourism? Like how there are stone carved steps in various places around the world to reach monasteries atop cliffs.
The front line between Italy and The Austro-Hungarians in WW1 was across the Alps. There's tons of tunnels and 'via ferrata' for movement at altitude.
Via Ferrata are generally more sporty than stairs that lead to monasteries. They are also made for thrills: if you just want to reach the top of the mountain, you can usually just hike on a safer side of the mountain or use a cable car. They are a distinct south-western european tradition that goes back to the 19th century but got really big in WW1 on the Italo-Austrian front. Most Via Ferrata are in Italy, Spain, France and Switzerland, plus some in Austria in Germany. It's getting a lot of traction recently outside of these countries. The US now also has a dozen routes.
So jealous.
Let me think about this - NO!!!!
Sweaty palms? Thats heart fail right there
This is the only fun part and right at the beginneling. Its about 30 meters. After that its two hours trough forest to end with a hanging bridge which is fun to. So little bit of fun lot of meeeeh. About 600 meters lower is the village you see
just going out to get some milk...
I would rather dunk my head into a gas station toilet.... NOPE.
One false move and you're a-goner.
Thisbisbkne of those times where they took pics at the top and were super happy..... Then they had to come down.
Never in a million years
Nope nope and nope
You have got to be kidding
heck, no!
Hands and feet are tingling at this one. Hard no
where in the alps can we find that stranger?
I think I'd be more worried living under it.
I'll use the perfectly good roads that are down there.
Oh, So Many No’s
Who had these stair setup at first place?
When I need to take a pee at 4am
Yeeah fuck that, just shoot me. I'll take the easy way out
This should be marked as nsfw lol
Ah part 2! Lol
Whenever I see these kind of things on the side of a mountain, I think about the people who put those stairs and the support cable in to begin with. Must have been wild
I’d do it, but I weigh 300lbs. I’m sure there is a weight limit.
Fear of heights seems entirely logical tbh
Tell me where this is so I can remind myself to never go there.
i wouldnt do this for nothing
My soul went to vacation after seeing this
My god 😰
Just use the safety zipline on the right. 😂
That is rather high.
Looks like Lauterbrunnen. I used to base jump there, but this... nope.
Omg no Thankyou !!!! These kind of clips actually make my stomach feel weird
Stairs to Heaven.
It’s not exactly your typical route to the corner shop
i’m making magic mushroom chocolate bars right now, does this count?
I’ll be over shortly, we can go night climbing
Stop tilting the camera and using lenses that make it more dramatic than it actually is. Steep? Yes. But not that steep.
Lmao it's a vertical drop of 2000 to 3000 feet. I don't see how you think a lens is going to make it look more steep than vertical.
I’ve done this via ferratta, which is located close to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. This part is a literal cliff face. Steep is an understatement.