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Trift Bridge

Landmarks ·Gadmen
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  • Visit: 160–240 min

Erwachsene CHF 19.– CHF 19 · Kinder 6–15 Jahre CHF 12.– CHF 12 · Erwachsene CHF 29.– CHF 29

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Trift Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge above Triftsee near Gadmen, in the Gadmertal valley in the canton of Bern.

Menu & prices

Getränke- und Speisekarte

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Trift Bridge — Suspension bridge crossing a steep mountain ridge above the valley

Trift Bridge — Suspension bridge crossing a steep mountain ridge above the valleyTrift Bridge — View along the bridge deck toward the mountainsTrift Bridge — Turquoise river rushing through the rocky gorge below the bridgeTrift Bridge — Bridge cables and narrow walkway above the steep gorgeTrift Bridge — Visitors crossing the wooden walkway beside the rock faceTrift Bridge — Trift Bridge seen from above beside the turquoise lakeTrift Bridge — Bridge walkway and cables above the river below

Why go

  • Cross a suspension bridge spanning about 170 metres, around 100 metres above Triftsee.
  • Look down on a lake formed by meltwater from the retreating Trift Glacier.
  • Experience one of the Alps’ longest and highest pedestrian suspension bridges.

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Prices

Erwachsene CHF 19.–CHF 19
Kinder 6–15 Jahre CHF 12.–CHF 12
Erwachsene CHF 29.–CHF 29
Kinder 6–15 Jahre CHF 19.–CHF 19
Erwachsene CHF 44.–CHF 44
Kinder 6–15 Jahre CHF 28.–CHF 28
Erwachsene CHF 42.–CHF 42
Kinder 6–15 Jahre CHF 29.–CHF 29
Erwachsene CHF 25.–CHF 25
Kinder 6–15 Jahre CHF 18.–CHF 18
Erwachsene CHF 35.–CHF 35
Erwachsene CHF 75.–CHF 75
Kinder 6–15 Jahre CHF 65.–CHF 65

From the venue's website · checked 13 Oct 2026

Don't miss

  • The crossing at Triftsee’s southern outletCross above the southern outlet of Triftsee, near the Trift Glacier.Triftsee, near Gadmen.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The bridge uses tension cables to better withstand extreme winds.

    Triftbrücke - Wikipedia

  2. Its design follows Nepalese three-cable suspension bridges.

    Triftbrücke - Wikipedia

  3. Safety upgrades included side planks, a reinforced handrail and wind bracing.

    Trift Bridge - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Originally intended for mountaineers, the bridge became a tourist attraction after the KWO cable car opened to the public. Föhn winds made the first bridge sway dangerously and repeatedly damaged its walkway and suspension.

  1. Glacier retreatThe former glacier crossing became impassable.
  2. 2004The first suspension bridge was built to restore access to Trift Hut.
  3. 2009The replacement opened on 12 June after six weeks of construction that spring, 30 metres north of and 30 metres higher than its predecessor.
  4. June 2010The first bridge was dismantled and relocated to Göschenertal. Parts were reused as Salbitbrücke in Uri.

Tips for your visit

  • Expect an uphill hike after leaving the cable car.
  • One approach to Windegghütte reaches the bridge’s western end without crossing it.
  • Trifthütte is closed for rebuilding until at least 2026; do not plan on an open hut.

How to get there

  • 90 minCable carTake the cable car, then allow about 1½ hours for the uphill hike to the bridge.
  • 210 minOn footFrom Triftbahn valley station, hike 3½–4 hours one way to the bridge.

On the same route

  • 30 min on footWindegghütte SACA roughly 30-minute detour from the bridge.
  • 180 min on footTrifthütte SACThe route crosses Trift Bridge and continues about three hours to Trifthütte; the hut is closed for rebuilding until at least 2026.

Sources: Trift Bridge - Wikipedia · Hike to the Suspention bridge Triftbrücke | Gri… · Triftbrücke - Wikipedia · Pont du Trift - Wikipedia · Triftbrücke - Wikipedia · Trift Bridge: booking (its own site) · Trift Bridge: booking (its own site) · Trift Bridge: menu (its own site) · Trift Bridge: description (its own site) · checked 30 Sep 2026

Where
Triftsee, Gadmen, 3863

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Questions and answers

Why was Trift Bridge built?

Glacier retreat made the former crossing impassable. The first bridge restored access to Trift Hut.

How did access change with the replacement bridge?

It has safer walkways and approaches that are easier to reach.

Where were parts of the first Trift Bridge reused?

They were reused to build Salbitbrücke in the canton of Uri.

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