🧗 Mürren Via Ferrata: The Ultimate Cliffside Adventure
If you're looking for an unforgettable alpine thrill, the Via Ferrata Mürren delivers. This dramatic route clings to the cliffs between Mürren and Gimmelwald, offering breathtaking views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley — along with suspension bridges, exposed ledges, and the famous Nepal bridge.
⚠️ Important: This route is only suitable for those with a good level of fitness and no fear of heights. It involves serious exposure and physical effort. You are responsible for your own safety — please only attempt the route if you feel confident and prepared.
📍 Route Overview
Start: Mürren (behind the sports centre)
Finish: Gimmelwald
Distance: ~2.2 km
Duration: 2.5–3.5 hours
Season: Open approx. June to October (depending on conditions)
Difficulty: Moderate, but highly exposed
Descent: ~300 m vertical
🧷 What Is a Via Ferrata?
A via ferrata ("iron path") is a secured climbing route with steel cables, iron rungs, and ladders anchored into the rock. Using a via ferrata lanyard, you're clipped into the safety cable throughout the route. No advanced climbing experience is needed, but you must be comfortable with heights and able to move safely in exposed terrain.
🧗♂️ Equipment Rental Info – Intersport Mürren
Via Ferrata equipment rental: CHF 30.00 per day
Includes:
Helmet
Harness
Via ferrata safety lanyard (with energy absorber)
Rental conditions:
You must weigh between 40 kg and 120 kg (90–260 lbs)
You must be at least 145 cm tall (4’7” or 57 inches)
Good hiking shoes are mandatory
🛑 Important footwear rule:
If you are not wearing thick-soled, thick-treaded hiking boots, you will need to rent proper footwear for CHF 20.00. Trainers, running shoes, sneakers, lightweight shoes, and brands like ON-running are not acceptable. If your shoes are deemed inadequate, Intersport will not rent you a via ferrata set unless appropriate footwear is rented.
Gloves are recommended.
Bike gloves work well. Due to Covid, gloves are not available for rent, so bring your own.
☁️ Weather Policy
Mountain weather can change fast. For your safety, Intersport Mürren will not rent out gear if:
Rain is forecast or visible on radar
Afternoon thunderstorms are expected and there isn't enough time to finish safely
The course is still wet or slippery from previous rain
🛑 In all cases, staff reserve the right to refuse rental at any time if conditions or personal readiness are deemed unsafe.
👥 Age & Responsibility
Anyone under 18 must provide a signed consent form from a parent/legal guardian. Intersport can send this to you by email.
You are fully responsible for your own safety and decisions while on the route.
Equipment must be returned to the Mürren shop (not Gimmelwald), as part of their Covid safety process.
🎒 What to Bring
Proper hiking boots or rent them at the shop
Gloves (bike or outdoor gloves)
Small backpack with water, snacks, and a layer
Optional: GoPro or phone (secure it!)
A good sense of adventure
🌉 Route Highlights
A narrow cliffside traverse with 600m of exposure
A tightrope-style cable walk
The Nepal bridge suspended over Mürrenbachfall
Constant views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
A peaceful finish in Gimmelwald, one of the most charming villages in the Alps
🚠 Getting There & Back
Start: Mürren (behind the sports centre)
End: Gimmelwald
To reach Mürren:
From Lauterbrunnen: cable car to Grütschalp + train to Mürren
Or take the Schilthornbahn from Stechelberg → Gimmelwald → Mürren
To return:
Walk or take the cable car from Gimmelwald back to Mürren
Or descend to Stechelberg and return via Lauterbrunnen
📩 Questions or Bookings?
For up-to-date information, route status, gear rental, or to ask about guided options:
👉 Contact Intersport Mürren via email
They’re your go-to for everything related to the Mürren Via Ferrata — from rentals to safety advice.
🔗 More Info
For a detailed route overview, photos, and maps, check:
🌐 www.klettersteig-muerren.ch
The Mürren Via Ferrata is a bucket list experience — wild, beautiful, and full of adrenaline. Just be prepared, respect the conditions, and enjoy every step (and clip-in) along the way.