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Randa Suspension Bridge Circular Trail (No. 69)

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Randa Suspension Bridge Circular Trail (No. 69)

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Randa Suspension Bridge Circular Trail (No. 69)

04:48

8.81km

840m

Hiking

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

Highlight • Historical Site

The small barn settlement blends beautifully into the hillside above Randa. It evokes memories of times gone by, when life was meager and its maintenance laborious. Even more beautiful today are the small wooden structures that allow you to experience the mountains as you imagine them at home.

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1.79 km

Stone towers in the forest

Highlight • Structure

Stone towers are often erected in the mountains as additional signposts or orientation points. Here in the forest, right next to the hiking trail, they hardly serve that function. Instead, there are a whole bunch of them, which is quite amusing to look at.

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3.47 km

Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps is almost 500 metres long and spans the Grabengufer from Lärchberg to Höüschbiel – at its highest point, 85 metres above the ground. Access is free and guarantees a thrill, as you walk on grating through which you can look down onto the valley floor. When it was built in 2017, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

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4.64 km

Europa Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Europahütte is a refuge at 2,220 meters above sea level, nestled among larch trees. From here, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Weisshorn and Bishorn. The Europaweg passes through here, and it's also a stop on the Tour Monte Rosa (TMR).

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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

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

17°C

10°C

72 %

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Comments

August 20, 2024,Randa-Europahütte-Hängebrücke-Randa

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... ;-)

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July 15, 2022,Charles Kuonen Hängebrücke - Start in Randa

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 ☀️

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August 20, 2021,Wanderung von Randa zur Charles Kuonen Hängebrücke (500m lang und 85m hoch)

You can find the video for this sensational tour on my YouTube channel Bregenzerwald Fan:

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July 27, 2024,🇨🇭Valais: Randa-Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge loop

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.

August 1, 2023,Wanderung

Unfortunately the time doesn't fit at all. We were about 5.50 hours on the road

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August 10, 2022,Wandern zur Randa-Brücke

After we had climbed the Gran Paradiso in Italy ( 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 …

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August 19, 2025

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!
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From the train station, you first hike through the village center, where many chalets and sun

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Randa Suspension Bridge Circular Trail (No. 69)

Old wooden houses in Randa

Stone towers in the forest

Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

Europa Hut

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