This big waterfall near Mürren is an exciting adventure, with a beautiful hike and possibility to walk directly under the thundering falls.

How to get there

The easiest way to reach the Sprutz waterfall is hiking there and back from the Mürren village, about 1 hour each way. See trail map.

Direct from Mürren: moderate • 1h50 • 4.6 km there and back • 180m up and down
See trail map

Many people visit the Sprutz waterfall while hiking the Northface trail. It's a short detour off the main trail, following signs to "Sprutz." After the detour, you can rejoin the Northface trail and continue the loop back to Mürren.

Northface trail: moderate • 2h30 • 7.4km loop • 170m up, 420m down
See trail map / learn more about Northface trail

Getting to Mürren

If you are traveling by public transport, take a train to Lauterbrunnen. Then cross the street to the Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp cable car station. Ride up to Grütschalp and transfer to the mountain train that takes you to the Mürren village.

This journey is free with Swiss Travel Pass, Eurail Global Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass, Berner Oberland Pass, Swiss GA and SBB Day Passes.

By car, you can park in Stechelberg at the cable car station. Then ride the cable cars up to Mürren. This journey is discounted with the Swiss Half Fare Card.