The Trift Bridge is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Innertkirchen. It is 170 metres long and hangs 100 metres above Lake Trift. Access involves a ride on a gondola lift and a hike of about an hour and a half. Before your trip, check the gondola lift’s operating information and include both parts of the journey in your tour planning.
Hiking and Landscapes
Rocks, alpine pastures, mountain lakes, forests and glaciers shape Innertkirchen’s alpine landscape. The surrounding area also encompasses striking peaks, lush meadows, dramatic rock faces, cascading waterfalls, river valleys and high-alpine passes. Nature-focused hiking destinations in the region around Innertkirchen include the Aare Gorge, the Trift Bridge, the Reichenbach Falls, Lake Gelmer and the Grosse Scheidegg. An editorial hiking overview lists more than 70 trails around Innertkirchen: from easy walks through meadows to challenging alpine tours; it includes 12 easy, 40 moderate and 19 difficult routes.
Another specific hiking option leads through the Urbachtal Valley: it starts in Innertkirchen and ends at Loibalp. Two different aspects are key to planning: the Urbachtal hike leads from Innertkirchen to Loibalp, while access to the Trift Bridge includes a gondola lift ride and around an hour and a half of hiking. This lets you compare the route and access options.
Church and Regional Culture
Construction of Innertkirchen Church began in 1840 and was completed in 1841. The choir windows feature stained glass created by Meiringen painter Arnold BrĂĽgger around 1950. The construction period and the window art represent two clearly distinct periods. The church is open at all times and welcomes visitors.
In the heart of Innertkirchen, the Grimseltor Tourist Center provides information about accommodation, excursions, attractions and events in the Haslital tourism region. It also displays a vein of crystals from the Grimsel area, created by artist Sepp Häfliger. It offers insight into the eventful history of crystal prospecting in the Grimsel area. As exhibition details and operating information may change, check the current display and opening hours before your visit.
Getting There and Further Planning
For travel planning, the railway line between Meiringen and Innertkirchen is an important public transport option in the Haslital. If you plan to use this connection, check the timetable before travelling.
Innertkirchen 1 Power Station also offers a specific reason to visit: a guided tour can be booked year-round, Monday to Sunday. Check current availability and booking conditions in advance. This allows you to consider nature, culture, transport and a possible guided tour as different focal points for a stay, without combining them into a fixed itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Schattenhalb, Hasliberg, Meiringen, Gadmen, Hohfluh, Guttannen, Unterbäch, Reuti.
For the main travel overview: Oberhasli.
