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Suspension bridges are one of the earliest types developed, with the most primitive kind being a vine rope linking two sides of a chasm. The Swiss are known for their engineering and precision skills, so it is no surprise that they would utilize their talent to create more sophisticated designs at daring heights in the Swiss Alps. Most of these pedestrian suspension bridges are highlights on many hiking trails and tourist destinations in Switzerland. If you are up to the challenge, you may even cross one of these suspension bridges on our Swiss hiking tours.
This is the big one—one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in the world—which opened July 29, 2017. The Europaweg Skywalk, also known as the Randa Suspension Bridge, is 1,621 feet long (about 1/3 of a mile) and just 25.6 inches wide and 282 feet above the ground—as high as a 28-story building. It replaces a shorter, lower bridge that was destroyed by rockfall in 2010. This new bridge gracefully spans the Grabengufer ravine and shaves about three hours off the route from the Europahutte to Zermatt, while affording spectacular views of the Weisshorn and other high peaks in the Swiss Alps. The Europaweg Skywalk is a popular new feature on Alpenwild's Eiger to Matterhorn trek, as well as an easy day hike from Zermatt.
This is the world’s first suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks and is the second-highest suspension bridge in Europe. At an altitude of 9,800 feet and a length of 351 feet, the new Swiss Alps' Peak Walk is the world's first suspension bridge to connect two mountain peaks: Glacier 3000 and Scex Rouge. From its platform, visitors can see the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. This bridge is 351 feet long and just 31 inches wide and features a partial glass floor that allows walkers to gawk at the drop below. It is strong enough to support 300 people at a time but is restricted to 150. The Peak walk opened in October 2014 and is open in summer and winter with free entry.
This is Europe’s highest suspension bridge at an altitude of 9977 feet. The impressive bridge on Mount Titlis was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of a cableway that joined the towns of Engelberg and Gerschnialp. You can get to the bridge from the Titlis mountain station through a 450-foot underground tunnel to the Südwandfenster viewing platform. The bridge is 3 feet wide and 320 feet long. The views offer a beautiful panorama of the surrounding mountains and even glimpse parts of Italy. The Cliff walk opened in December 2012 and is closed during bad weather. The cost of walking across the bridge is included in the roundtrip ticket up to the mountain. For thrill-seekers who love heights, this bridge is sure to be a highlight on your trip to Lucerne.
Not long ago the Trift Hut of the Swiss Alpine Club could be reached by foot via the glacier tongue. With global warming, the glacier melted and in 2004 they built a pedestrian bridge that spans the lake providing access to the hut. It became so popular that they needed to replace the bridge in 2009. At 560 feet long and 328 feet high, and with the glacier backdrop, this is a favorite among Bernese Oberland hikers. The Trift Aerial cable car travels up the gorge leading to the Trift glacier where one can hike about 1 ½ hours to reach the impressive bridge. Arriving at the Trift Bridge is an adventure in itself, but the views across the lake and up to the glacier are amazing. Access to the bridge is from June to October and requires the cost of the cable car to reach it. You can plan this hike up to the bridge on an Exploring the Jungfrau tour.
The panorama bridge in Sigriswil spans 1115 feet and is 590 feet above the Gummi Gorge. It is one of the many attractions of the Panorama Lake Thun trail. It links the village of Aeschlen and Sigriswil and locals use this bridge as a shortcut to get across town. Tourists will find this a quiet place for a relaxing walk with spectacular views of Lake Thun and the Neisen Mountain. There is a minimal bridge toll to cross this bridge.
The suspension bridge soars 295 feet above the Gornerschlucht gorge. You can reach this suspension bridge by taking the gondola at the south end of Zermatt to the Furi exchange station. The 328-foot long suspension bridge is made of a lattice and cables of steel and leads from one side of the valley to the other. It’s completely safe to cross but may require a little courage if you are afraid of heights. From the suspension bridge, you can continue to walk down toward the Gornerschlucht gorge and enter from the top. You will pass by a glacier garden and even a playground that is fun for all ages. You can hike up to the suspension bridge or pay for the gondola ride up to the Furi Station. You can cross this bridge on most of our Trekking tours and other Swiss tours that end in Zermatt.
This suspension footbridge has been opened since 2001 and is 446 feet high and is 318 feet long allowing passage over the gorge. You can access the bridge through the village of Leytron or the medieval village of Saillon. It is about an hour's walk from the village through the vineyards to reach the bridge. The trail is well marked and be sure to look for the “Vine of Peace” metal artwork by Hans Erni that is sealed in the rock upstream from the bridge. Access is free and the view of the vineyards and the gorge are breathtaking.
The Raiffeisen Skywalk suspension bridge is right beside the Stuckli Rondo gondola station in Mostelberg. It stretches over the Lauitobel valley and links Mostelberg with the Mäderenwald forest. The skywalk reaches heights of up to 190 feet and is about 1227 feet long making it one of Europe’s longest foot suspension bridges. The bridge offers a fantastic view of the Ägerital and also opens up the Mäderen-Spilmettlen hiking area. The suspension bridge is accessible all year round and is open during the mountain railway operating times.
Take the cable car to Belalp from the village of Blatten and travel along the hiking path that leads over the 406 foot long suspended bridge at 262 feet high. The bridge takes you high above the rugged Massa Gorge to the Aletsch forest and finally to Riederalp. You can enjoy unique panorama views surrounding the Aletsch glacier which is Europe’s longest mass of ice. The Aletsch Glacier is also the first UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Alps. Open June through October.
For the more experienced hikers and climbers, you may want to venture out to the Salbitbrücke Hiking Trail where you can cross the Salbit suspension bridge. This hiking trail is a very demanding hike and it is recommended to stay at one of the mountain huts. It is also advisable to rent a climbing safety belt and plan carefully for the hike as it is Nepal-style trekking. The Salbit suspension bridge is over 295 feet long at an altitude of 7800 feet which connects the Voralp mountain hut and the Salbit hut. The views along this trail and bridge include rugged scenery of the towering Salbitschijen granite rocks and the Dammakette glacial world of Sustenhorn. This trail and bridge are open depending on weather conditions.
