Randa Suspension Bridge Circular Trail (No. 69)
Randa Suspension Bridge Circular Trail (No. 69)
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Randa Suspension Bridge Circular Trail (No. 69)
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8.81km
840m
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To the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps, through mystical green larch forests, to the Europahütte with its panoramic views, and past tanned Valais barns: this circular tour has a lot to offer!
From the train station, you first hike through the village center, where many chalets and sun-tanned wooden houses exude a true Alpine atmosphere. You then quickly gain elevation in the shady, cool larch forest and can take your first break in a small clearing at the wooden cross. The route continues to the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge – it's 494 meters long – and can only be crossed with a bit of courage and a head for heights.
A good 200 meters higher up, the Europahütte beckons as a rest stop with panoramic views. With an impressive view of the landslide, you then hike back down the valley to the train station, refreshed and invigorated.
Last updated: September 3, 2025
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Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 3.21 km for 731 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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507 m
Old wooden houses in Randa
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1.79 km
Stone towers in the forest
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3.47 km
Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
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4.64 km
Europa Hut
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8.81 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.68 km
1.27 km
497 m
348 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.75 km
1.55 km
1.14 km
670 m
379 m
273 m
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
Many thanks to my brother Beat for coming along. The tour had been on my plan for a long time! It was definitely gigantic!!! It won't be the last time I do the tour... ;-)
There were 830 vertical meters and we were out and about from 10:15 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.: ok, we also took a break of almost 1 hour at the cross and at the suspension bridge 😊 It was a very hot day ☀️
You can find the video for this sensational tour on my YouTube channel Bregenzerwald Fan: https://youtu.be/S7L1H-j4hyk
Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge above Randa is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps. It is 500 m long and it takes 10 minutes to cross over. Crossing over it is very impressive and breathtaking.
Unfortunately the time doesn't fit at all. We were about 5.50 hours on the road
After we had climbed the Gran Paradiso in Italy ( https://www.komoot.de/tour/878041877 ), we drove on to Switzerland into the Mattertal and treated ourselves to a relaxed trail tour to the Charles Kuonen suspension bridge above the village of Randa. At 494 meters long, this pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps is part of the Europaweg on the eastern side of the Mattertal valley in the canton of Valais. The ascent from Randa first leads out of the village and soon steeply up the slope. Here we ran in great weather and birdsong through idyllic coniferous forest. A pleasure to walk here! Crossing the almost 500 meter long bridge is very spectacular! From there we also had a wonderful view of the other side of the valley far up to the cathedral at 4,546 m! A brilliant look! The path down on the other side brought us back to the village after a short time. Then we went on to the neighboring Saas valley... off to the next mountain adventure... ;-)!