Via Ferrata Murren report: go for it!
A traveler shared their thrilling experience on the Via Ferrata Murren during their visit on September 15. They described the adrenaline rush of climbing, zip-lining, and navigating a suspension bridge, noting some challenges due to height. This adventure is perfect for fit individuals who enjoy exciting activities.
- Book a Via Ferrata tour in Murren for $135, which includes equipment like harnesses and helmets.
- The tours are limited to 8 people and run twice daily, so make a reservation ahead of time.
- For those who want to take pictures, remember to do so while on the route, as guides won't take them for you.
- The Via Ferrata involves sections that must be done with a guide, like the zipline, so don’t attempt those parts alone.
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WHAT A THRILL!
I was intrigued by the Via Ferrara Murren and decided to go for it on Sept. 15 during our stay in Murren.
Via Ferrata means iron path, a protected climbing route with established metal rungs and a cable wire. It’s also known as Klettersteig.
This was the most adrenaline-filled 3 hours I’ve ever had: up, down, hovering, climbing, dangling with a harness and carabiners for the first time.
The route down to Gimmelwald includes a zip line, tightrope, suspension bridge, ladders and numerous metal rungs often hanging out of the rock wall into space.
You are attached to a metal cable nearly the entire way. The biggest challenge for me (a very active 59-year-old) were the occasional high steps or drops where my short legs struggled to find purchase.
Tours with equipment (harness, carabiners, helmet, gloves if needed) costs $135 and are offered twice a day with 8 people max. You can sign up at the Murren sports shops or Alpine center. The guide does not take pictures but I stopped often to do so, getting scolded once when we first started out! You can do this yourself, if able, but there are portions you cannot do unguided, like the zipline.
Now, a few weeks later, reviewing the pictures/videos brings a huge smile to my face, and makes my heart race, just a little–BOY, that Nepal suspension bridge was high up! Over a 1310 feet ravine! Gulp.
If you’re fit and like fun adventures, add this to your list!
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Hello Meemskirk,
WOOOOOOW, what a spectacular walk you decided to go for in Murren, I’m truly impressed!!! 🙂
Thanks a million for these incredible photos and details about the tour, I’m sure lots of travellers will be inspired to give it a try, maybe not me, though! 😉
Kind regards,
Steph
Thanks Steph. And then I went paragliding the next day…!!
Wahnnnnnsin! Memories of a lifetime!
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