Is first cliff walk worth it?

The most amazing cliff walk ever! I have to say First Cliff Walk is possibly the best attraction on the First Mountain. This 300m metal walkway is hanging along the First cliff, where at some parts you'd have to lower your head to avoid the rocks to walk past.



The First Cliff Walk by Tissot in Grindelwald, Switzerland, is widely considered highly worth it, provided you have clear weather. The attraction is a steel walkway that clings to the side of the First mountain, culminating in a 45-meter long "viewing platform" that extends out over the abyss. It is completely free (though you must pay for the gondola ride up from Grindelwald), making it one of the best-value thrills in the Jungfrau region. The views of the Eiger North Face and the surrounding glaciers are breathtaking and offer a perspective you simply cannot get from a hiking trail. For those with a fear of heights, the metal grating allows you to see straight down, which can be dizzying but is perfectly safe. In 2026, it remains a "must-do" because it is accessible to people of all fitness levels—there is no strenuous hiking required to reach it from the cable car station. If it’s cloudy or foggy, however, it’s best to wait, as the experience is almost entirely about the panoramic alpine vistas.

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Because these shoes do not offer support. In order to make it from the beginning to the end of the walk without your ankles screaming, wear a comfortable pair of walking/running shoes to keep you light on your feet. Areas of the Cliff Walk offer climbing, terrain, and dirt.

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Experience this 7.0-mile out-and-back trail near Newport, Rhode Island. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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In March, almost a year ago now, a section of it collapsed — dramatically — into the water below. Nobody was injured, but the city had to detour the path and embarked on a study about causes and solutions. Then, just before Christmas, another nearby section was damaged during a storm.

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“The problem of continued erosion resulting in retreat of the cliffs and bluffs and consequent destruction of the walk and existing protective structures has existed for many years.”

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PARKING AT CLIFF WALK Parking for Cliff Walk and Forty Steps is located at the end of Narragansett Avenue with a pay-by-plate parking meter. The Pay Station is located next to the restrooms. Metered Parking is in effect from 9 AM – 9 PM and is $1.25 - $2.00 per hour an hour with a 4-hour limit.

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On the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley, the gondola lift runs from the glacier village of Grindelwald towards First, at 2168 m above sea level. During the 25-minute ride you're guaranteed a breathtaking view of the mountain landscape.

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You can get to the top of Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain in one of the most scenic journeys of your entire Swiss visit, while on the same big day you can find time for several easy hikes and scenic rides by train and cable car, enjoying some of the world's finest sights, walking Grindelwald's glacier gulch, and ...

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First is more for fun and adventure while Jungfrau is about seeing and touching snow and glacier abd to get an impression of the swiss alps. It depends on what you're up to... Both trips on the same day can be stressful, if you want to do them on the same day, you should go first to First.

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