Trift Bridge, Pedestrian suspension bridge in Gadmen, Switzerland.
The wooden Trift Bridge spans 170 meters across a deep gorge at a height of 90 meters in the Bernese Alps region.
The current bridge, inaugurated in June 2009, replaced an earlier structure from 2004 that became unsuitable due to glacier movements.
The bridge represents Swiss engineering excellence in alpine infrastructure, connecting hikers to mountain trails throughout the Bernese Alps.
Access to the bridge requires taking a cable car from Meiringen to the Trift Station, followed by a 90-minute uphill hike.
The bridge incorporates stabilizing cables and enhanced handrails to protect pedestrians from strong mountain winds during crossings.
Location: Bern
Inception: June 12, 2009
Height: 90 m
Length: 170 m
Made from material: wood
Part of: mountain trail
Website: https://myswitzerland.com/en-us/experiences/route/trift-bridge-a-spectacular-pedestrian-bridge
GPS coordinates: 46.69447,8.35655
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:20
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