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title: "Via ferrata Mürren"
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description: "On this via ferrata, we do not gain altitude. On the contrary, here we climb down instead of up. The starting point is the viewing terrace Mürren, high above the Lauterbrunnen valley. More precisely, the intermediate station of the Schilthorn aerial cableway, from where we reach the start of the via ferrata in just 15 minutes. It takes us in about three hours over a steep abyss to Gimmelwald – including spectacular views of the Bernese four-thousanders. Guided tour Outdoor Switzerland info@outdoor.ch +41 33 224 07 07 Equipment rental Intersport Mürren info@intersport-muerren.ch +41 33 855 23 55"
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Via ferrata Mürren
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- 1.80 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Via Ferrata

- 3:00 h
- 1.80 km
- 730 m
- 993 m
- 1,170 m
- 1,628 m
- 458 m
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- Start: Mürren, Schilthorn cable car station
- Destination: Gimmelwald, Schilthorn cable car station

Spectacular – and unusual. The via ferrata leads **down** from Mürren to Gimmelwald.

On this via ferrata, we do not gain altitude. On the contrary, here we climb down instead of up. The starting point is the viewing terrace Mürren, high above the Lauterbrunnen valley. More precisely, the intermediate station of the Schilthorn aerial cableway, from where we reach the start of the via ferrata in just 15 minutes. It takes us in about three hours over a steep abyss to Gimmelwald – including spectacular views of the Bernese four-thousanders.

**Guided tour**

Outdoor Switzerland

+41 33 224 07 07

**Equipment rental**

Intersport Mürren

+41 33 855 23 55

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Good to know
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Pavements

Asphalt (2%)

Via ferrata (93%)

Path (5%)

Best to visit

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Equipment

**Mandatory equipment:** climbing harness, via ferrata set, climbing helmet, lanyard (sling and locking carabiner), climbing backpack, and sturdy footwear.

**Optional equipment:** via ferrata gloves

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**From Basel and Geneva, we travel via Bern to Interlaken and onwards to the Lauterbrunnen valley. From Zurich, the fastest route leads via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass to the Jungfrau Region. Coming from the south, we reach the destination via Grimsel or Susten Pass (summer only) or Simplon Pass (with subsequent car transport through the Lötschberg).

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**Parking**Mürren is car-free. We park in the Lauterbrunnen car park  or in the uncovered car park at the Schilthorn cable car in Stechelberg.

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**Public transportation**Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, we take Intercity trains from Basel and Lucerne directly to the Jungfrau Region. Coming from Zurich, a change of train in Bern is necessary. Trains run every half hour. At Interlaken Ost, we take the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB) to Lauterbrunnen, then the cable car to Grütschalp. From there, it is another 14 minutes by train to Mürren. Alternatively, from Lauterbrunnen, we can take a bus to Stechelberg, the valley station of the Schilthorn cable car, to reach Mürren via Gimmelwald.

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License (master data)

Safety guidelines

For the via ferrata walk, we have good fitness, sure-footedness and a head for heights, suitable equipment, and knowledge of mountain behavior.

If inexperienced, it is advisable to complete the via ferrata with a mountain guide. We only enter the rock face in good weather – and leave immediately in case of a sudden weather change or thunderstorm warning. A carabiner remains **always** on the safety rope.

Participation is at your own risk. Jungfrau Region Tourism AG disclaims all liability.

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