The First Cliff Walk by Tissot in Grindelwald is a relatively short but intense experience, consisting of a metal walkway that clings to the side of the mountain for about 800 meters (approx. 0.5 miles). For most visitors in 2026, the walk takes between 20 and 45 minutes to complete. This time includes the walk across the suspension bridge, navigating the narrow path along the rock face, and reaching the dramatic 45-meter-long observation platform that juts out over the abyss. The length of time spent on the walk is usually determined by how many photos you take at the various panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Eiger and the Bernese Alps. While the physical walking distance is small, the total "First" experience—including the 25-minute gondola ride from Grindelwald and the walk to the nearby Bachalpsee lake—is usually treated as a half-day excursion to fully appreciate the high-altitude scenery at 2,168 meters above sea level.
The first cliff walk in Grindelwald is the Grindelwald First Cliff Walk.
Its length is approximately 45 meters (about 150 feet).
It’s a one-way, cantilevered metal walkway that juts out from the cliff face at the First summit station (2,168 meters above sea level). While the walk itself is short, the experience includes the approach path and viewing platforms, making the total round-trip stroll a few minutes of breathtaking views over the Grindelwald valley and towards the Eiger North Face.
Key details: Location: Grindelwald First summit, reached by the First Gondola from Grindelwald. Height: The viewing platform at the end is suspended over a 40-meter (131-foot) drop. Admission: Free for anyone who has taken the gondola to First. Combination: It’s typically combined with other First attractions like the First Flyer, First Glider, mountain carts, and trottibikes.
So, while the cliff walk structure itself is 45 meters long, it’s part of a larger alpine experience at the top.