Information about the Triftbahn
The Triftbahn will be completely renovated from autumn 2024 to early summer 2025. The KWO is investing CHF 4.5 million for this and is supporting soft tourism in the Gadmental with this project.
Over a deep gorge into the Trift region
The 10-minute ride takes you over the Triftwasser river and up to the starting point for the 1.5-hours hike to the highlight of the Trift region – the Trift bridge.
Other hiking destinations in the region include the Windegghütte SAC, Trifthütte SAC and the route over the Furtwangsattel to Guttannen.
Railway information
Opening times
28 June – 19 October 2025
08.00 am to 05.00 pm
Prices
Adult return CHF 26.– / single CHF 13.–
Children (aged 6 to 15) return CHF 14.– / single CHF 7.–
Tickets
Online reservation in advance is strongly recommended, as there may be longer waiting times when purchasing tickets at the valley station.
Please present your purchased ticket voucher to collect your timed tickets for your ascent and descent at the ticket office no later than 15 minutes before departure to ensure that your reserved seats are held for you.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the Tourist Center Grimseltor in Innertkirchen and at the Triftbahn base station. These are valid for a single journey on the date and time specified at the time of purchase. Subsequent amendments, exchanges or refunds of the purchase price are not permitted.
Information hiking trails
The hiking trail from the Triftbahn mountain station to the Triftbrücke bridge is passable. Follow the markings and do not leave the path. Good footwear and surefootedness are required.
Location and getting there
The Triftbahn can be reached by car or PostBus in 20 minutes from Innertkirchen.
Further information
Equipment
Temperatures and weather conditions in the mountains can change rapidly.
We recommend sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing. The mountain trails require sure-footedness and a head for heights.
Physical prerequisite
The Triftbahn is only accessible via stairs and is thus not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.
Meals and refreshments
Capacity
8 passengers per journey
We strongly recommend reserving your seats online
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on the Triftbahn. Small (lap)dogs travel free of charge, but dogs with a shoulder height of 30cm or above are charged at the child fare.
Hike to the trift hut (trifthütte) closed
Because of the big avalanche damages, the Trift hut (Trifthütte) will remain closed all year round until further notice.
Until the hut is reopened, the trail to the Trifthütte is not maintained or secured. The bridges and chains on the summer trail have been dismantled.
The hiking trail to and over the Triftbrücke is still accessible without any problems.