Schilthorn Piz Gloria & Interlaken Day Trip from Geneva: Cable Car, Thrill Walk, and Trummelbach Falls
Difficulty
easy
Duration
13 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for average fitness; requires short walks and standing on exposed walkways but no technical climbing
Overview
Ride cable cars above vertical walls, walk a cliffside Thrill Walk, and watch a revolving restaurant turn beneath the high summits of the Jungfrau massif. A long but rewarding day trip from Geneva, the Schilthorn and Interlaken blend alpine drama, James Bond lore, and the roar of Trümmelbach Falls.
Schilthorn Piz Gloria & Interlaken Day Trip from Geneva: Cable Car, Thrill Walk, and Trummelbach Falls
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You step off the bus in a wash of cold air, the Alps rearranging themselves into a perfect row of teeth across the horizon. The lift cables hum and then pull you skyward—past terraces of rock and farms that cling like patches of green to steep slopes—until Piz Gloria at 2,970 meters swivels into view. The rotating restaurant turns silently, offering a 360-degree gaze over the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger, and for a moment the mountains feel like a map you could trace with your fingertip.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Dress in layers
Summit temperatures are significantly colder than Geneva—pack windproof and insulating layers you can add or remove quickly.
Stable footwear
Choose shoes with good traction for the Skyline and Thrill Walks; surfaces can be wet or icy depending on season.
Altitude caution
If you experience dizziness or breathlessness, pause and hydrate; the summit reaches nearly 3,000 m where thinner air can affect some travelers.
Plan camera power
Bring spare batteries or a power bank—cold drains batteries faster and the day offers many photo opportunities.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Alpine choughs
- Mountain hare
History
Schilthorn rose to international attention after serving as the filming location for On Her Majesty’s Secret Service in 1969; the site combines Cold War-era cable car engineering with older alpine farming traditions.
Conservation
The region balances tourism with fragile alpine ecology; stay on marked paths, avoid disturbing grazing areas, and follow local waste disposal rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof hiking shoes
Grip and ankle support for cliffside paths and variable surfaces.
Insulating layers and wind shell
Keeps you warm on the exposed summit where wind and cold are common.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Sun reflecting off rock and snow can intensify UV exposure at altitude.
summer specific
Portable charger
Keeps phones and cameras charged during a long day of photography.