Mürrenbach Falls

Experience the spectacular Mürrenbach Falls up close. To get there, take the cable car from Stechelberg to Mürren. From above, you can admire the water plunging 417 metres down the Mürrenfluh into the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

At 417 metres, Mürrenbach Falls in the Bernese Oberland is considered the highest waterfall in Switzerland. It rises above Mürren and plunges along the steep Mürrenfluh almost to the valley floor near Stechelberg. You can admire this natural spectacle from the cable car to Mürren or from a hiking trail in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Past the waterfall by gondola (15 minutes)

The cable car from the Stechelberg valley station to Mürren passes almost within touching distance of Mürrenbach Falls. You glide along the towering rock faces and can watch the cascading water from very close up. The ride offers superb views of the entire Lauterbrunnen Valley and the surrounding peaks.

• Good to know: The gondola operates all year round.
• Tip: From Mürren, you can easily reach the Schilthorn and the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant.

Hike through the Lauterbrunnen Valley (2–3 hours)

From Lauterbrunnen, a hiking trail leads through the valley to Stechelberg. Along the way, you pass Staubbach Falls and eventually reach Mürrenbach Falls. The route is flat and leads through meadows and past farms. Information boards provide details about the valley’s 72 waterfalls.

• Good to know: The hiking trail is mostly flat and suitable for pushchairs.
• Tip: Visit the waterfall after heavy rainfall or during the snowmelt.