Mürren waterfall hike & Swiss raclette: Lauterbrunnen Alps

The Sprutz waterfall and a mountain meal on quiet trails above the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

A guided hike starting in the car-free village of Mürren, crossing farmland and forest trails to reach the Sprutz waterfall, then descending to the traditional farming village of Gimmelwald for outdoor Swiss raclette. The route takes about 5 hours and includes a live English or Spanish-speaking guide and a picnic with local specialities. Minimum age is 12. Moderate fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike from Mürren to Gimmelwald

• Start in car-free village Mürren
• Hike quiet trails and farmland
• Visit hidden Sprutz waterfall
• Walk peaceful forest trails
• Arrive in traditional village Gimmelwald
• Walk through Gimmelwald village
• Enjoy outdoor Swiss raclette

The experience

The hike begins in Mürren, a car-free mountain village perched above the Lauterbrunnen Valley with unobstructed views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. After walking the village's tiny streets and stopping for tea or hot chocolate, you leave the main paths and head onto quieter trails that cut through farmland and forest. The route is built around reaching the Sprutz waterfall, a hidden cascade on the Schiltbach river that sits between Mürren and Gimmelwald: the real highlight of the day.

From the waterfall, the trail descends through peaceful forest into Gimmelwald, a traditional farming village of about 100 inhabitants where cows outnumber people and the only sound is usually cowbells. You walk through the village's main street before the day ends with a slow outdoor raclette meal surrounded by the mountain scenery. The whole experience takes around 5 hours, with a live guide leading in English or Spanish and providing commentary on the landscape and villages along the way.

Getting back to Lauterbrunnen happens by gondola and bus, so you finish the day at the valley floor where 72 waterfalls cascade over the rock faces. The hike itself requires moderate fitness (the terrain is manageable but involves sustained walking and some elevation change), and the minimum age is 12.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• a delicious Swiss picnic with local specialities including the outdoor raclette meal in the mountains.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and ThursdayDepartures at 09:00 and 12:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by 2 feet hiking tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your chosen language. The 5-hour route involves sustained walking and moderate elevation change, so it suits hikers with reasonable fitness who want to move at a steady pace rather than a leisurely stroll.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Sprutz waterfall like, and how long does it take to reach it from Mürren?

The Sprutz is a hidden cascade on the Schiltbach river between Mürren and Gimmelwald, tucked away from the main hiking routes. You reach it after about 1.5 hours of walking from Mürren through farmland and quieter trails.

Is the raclette meal included in the price, and what does it consist of?

Yes, a delicious outdoor raclette with local specialities is included. You eat it in the mountains after descending to Gimmelwald, surrounded by the valley views.

How do I get from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren at the start of the day?

You take a gondola and train to reach Mürren. These are public transportation options available nearby, though the cost is separate from the tour price.

What is Gimmelwald like as a village?

Gimmelwald is a very unspoilt traditional farming village with around 100 inhabitants living in close contact with nature and animals. The chalets are decorated with flowers, and the village sits in front of the four-thousand-metre Jungfrau mountain massif. The atmosphere is so quiet that cowbells are usually the only sound.