First Cliff Walk, Mountain walkway in Grindelwald, Switzerland
The First Cliff Walk features a metal walkway wrapping around the mountain side at 2168 meters elevation with a viewing platform extending 45 meters over the void.
The First Cliff Walk opened in September 2015 as an initial attraction at the Grindelwald-First summit, introducing visitors to new mountain experiences in the Bernese Alps.
The First Cliff Walk represents Swiss engineering excellence through its secure metal construction, allowing visitors to observe local alpine wildlife including mountain birds.
Visitors reach the walkway via a 25-minute gondola ride from Grindelwald, with the actual walk taking approximately 15 minutes to complete in one direction.
The walkway includes a single-rope hanging bridge and seven different viewing angles that display the complete Alpine panorama of the Bernese Oberland throughout all seasons.
Location: Grindelwald
GPS coordinates: 46.66033,8.05299
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:41
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