Murren-Gimmelwald Klettersteig
The Mürren-Gimmelwald klettersteig - an airy ferrata above the Lauterbrunnen valley with a Nepal-style suspension bridge
The route
The line through Bernese Oberland, Switzerland - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Jun-Oct
Exposed alpine weather - afternoon thunderstorms, cold, wind, snow lingering; start early and check the forecast; lightning risk on the cables
Snow-free ~Jun-Oct; dangerous when wet. Confirm.
On the trail
An exposed cabled cliff traverse above the Lauterbrunnen valley
An exposed cliff via ferrata (klettersteig) with a long suspension bridge; kit and a head for heights required
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
None - it is a one-way ferrata (Mürren to Gimmelwald)
Getting there & staying
Mürren (cable car from Lauterbrunnen)
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Day route - none needed
Via-ferrata set and helmet mandatory
Services in Murren; limited or none on the trail
Not mandatory but recommended for the inexperienced
Permits & safety
No permit; via-ferrata kit required (rentable in Mürren). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Extreme exposure, cables, weather; not for the exposure-averse
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.