The walkway incorporates a 'glass floor' section designed to simulate the sensation of standing directly above the cliff drop.
The crawl tunnel section is constructed entirely from metal wire mesh, forcing visitors to traverse on hands and knees while looking down at the void.
The structure is designed to be easily disassembled and maintained, as the cliff face requires periodic geological monitoring for rockfall risk.
Birg station serves as the central transition point for the aerial cableway connecting Stechelberg to the summit of the Schilthorn.
The walkway's architecture utilizes a cantilevered design to minimize contact with the actual rock face.
Thrill Walk is a 200-meter steel structure bolted directly into the vertical cliff face of the Birg rock massif in the Bernese Oberland. The path features sections with glass-floored panels, a narrow rope bridge, and a crawl tunnel made of chain-link mesh. It is located at an altitude of 2,677 meters, providing views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. The walkway is designed as an extension of the Birg middle cable car station. The experience emphasizes exposure, as the structure hangs over a sheer drop leading down to the Lauterbrunnen Valley. All installations are anchored into the mountain to withstand extreme alpine weather conditions.
The glass-bottom section provides the most dramatic perspective, looking straight down the vertical rock face.
Wear closed-toe footwear with good grip, as the steel mesh flooring can be slippery if snow or ice is present.
Check live webcams at the Birg station before ascending, as low-lying clouds often obscure all visibility at this altitude.
Wind speeds can be significantly higher on the cliffside than at the station entrance, so carry a windproof outer layer.
Avoid visiting on days with high wind warnings, as the path may be closed for safety or offer a physically uncomfortable experience.
Operates primarily during the summer and winter tourist seasons; frequently closed during shoulder-season maintenance periods in late autumn or spring.
Do not lean over railings or attempt to climb the mesh walls; keep moving to avoid congestion on narrow sections.
