Viewpoint

Mürren - Gimmelwald Via Ferrata

Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Distance

1.6 mi

Elevation

↑ 1,312 ft

Effort

Hard

Overview

Cliff-side via ferrata from Mürren down to Gimmelwald, hanging right over the Lauterbrunnen valley with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau across from you the whole way. Cable bridges, ladders, a lot of exposure.

Region

Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Access

Cable car Stechelberg → Mürren, or train Lauterbrunnen → Grütschalp → Mürren. Harness and via ferrata kit required, rentable at Intersport in Mürren (~CHF 30-35/day). Exit at Gimmelwald, cable car back down. Only open June through October, and closed if wet.

Effort

Hard1.6 mi · ↑ 1,312 ft

Best Light

Coming soon

Where I Slept

Based out of The Valley Hostel in Lauterbrunnen, day-tripped over for this one.

Tyler's Notes

This isn't a hike, it's a via ferrata — you're clipped in on a cable the whole way. If heights aren't your thing, skip it. If they are, best two hours of the whole trip.

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