Klettersteig Mürren-Gimmelwald, Via ferrata between Mürren and Gimmelwald in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland.
This secured climbing route descends 984 feet (300 meters) between the alpine villages of Mürren and Gimmelwald, featuring steel cables, iron rungs, and two suspension bridges including an 262-foot (80-meter) Nepal bridge above the valley floor.
The region has attracted mountaineers since the early twentieth century, with this via ferrata developed in recent decades to make the steep rock faces between the traditional mountain villages more accessible to climbers of varying skill levels.
The route connects two traditional Bernese Oberland villages known for their preserved alpine architecture and longstanding mountaineering heritage, offering climbers direct engagement with the vertical landscape that has shaped local mountain culture for generations.
The route operates from June through October, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and remains closed during winter months due to snow conditions, with equipment rental available at Intersport Chalet Enzian in Mürren and no access fee required.
Unlike most via ferratas that ascend mountains, this route follows a downward trajectory along the rock face, creating a reverse climbing experience where participants face directly into the abyss while descending toward Gimmelwald below.
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