On Friday we finally made it to Engelberg and the Via Ferrata on Fürenwand leading up to Fürenalp. It was about 4 years ago we did this Via Ferrata the first time. Honestly I did not remember it being that steep, it is about 750 meters elevation change and parts of it goes pretty much up straight walls with short overhanging moves and a free hanging ladder. Before Friday I was actually thinking of bringing inexperienced climbers on it but changed my mind once I was on the wall. I think I would like to be positive that people does not have issues with heights before taking on this wall.
Our first plan was to go shopping in Zürich. The weather forecast however said it was going to be the only dry day during the weekend so we changed our plans and went climbing instead. Although it was not raining it was partly wet and at some points even a bit slippery.
It was nice to come up on Fürenalp and see the sign for the restaurant. It was definitely time for lunch and a panache (beer mixed with lemon soda). 🙂 There was no wind at all so it was actually ok to even sit outside and enjoy the views.
