Mürrenbach Falls

Mürrenbachfall (Mürrenbach Falls), nestled on the southwest side of Switzerland's Lauterbrunnen Valley, is a 417m tall free-falling waterfall. This guide will lead you along a short 0.5km out-and-back walk to reach the base of Mürrenbachfall where you'll also find stunning views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley and surrounding glacier-capped Alps.

Visit Mürrenbachfall

Tourists in the Lauterbrunnen Valley tend to explore Staubbach Falls and Trümmelbach Falls, but completely skip one of the largest waterfalls in the area — Mürrenbach Falls. The start of this short walk begins at a large paid parking lot, Parkplatz Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn), where a trailhead sits in the southwest corner of the lot.

As you walk over the Weisse Lütschine river bridge, you'll find plenty of views of the surrounding Alps, the turquiose-tinted glacial waters of the river, and the 417m (1,367-feet) tall Mürrenbach Falls as it plummets over the side of the Mürren cliff.

Visitors can simply enjoy the waterfall from the bridge, or follow the Sagen-Trail Stetchelberg through the Lauterbrunnen Valley, as this route does, to enjoy slightly different perspectives and views of the waterfall, valley cliffs, and surrounding Alps.

You may even notice that the trail is fairly empty, if not completely void of other people. Most visitors to the area will hop on the gondola / lift that stretches high above the valley to reach the quaint village of Mürren. The cable car rises above the valley with a full view of Mürrenbach Falls along the way, so walking out to the base of the waterfall is a less popular option and hence, it's one of the most secluded trails in the entire Lauterbrunnen Valley.

When done enjoying the sights, sounds, and views of Mürrenbach Falls, the trail leads straight back to parking to wrap up this very short and easy 0.5km walk.

Explore the Lauterbrunnen Valley

For more adventures in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, consider exploring the Lauterbrunnen Valley Loop, Trümmelbach Falls, and Staubbach Falls.

Parking

Visitors will find a parking lot at the coordinates provided at Parkplatz Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn). The lot is massive and can hold over 100 vehicles as of September 2025. The parking lot is a paid lot based on your time parked. If you spend ~20 minutes or less exploring the waterfall and trail, parking is free. Remember to always validate your parking ticket with the machines located at the gondola/lift before you attempt to exit.

Pets

Dogs are allowed only if leashed and cleaned up after.

Warning

Falling rock: Due to the nature of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, rockfall can happen at any time especially around areas with flowing water. Hence, the signage to keep back from the cliff and stay on-trail at all times. Rockfall may occur at any time, so play it safe and stay on-trail.