First Flyer and Trottibike at Grindelwald First

First Flyer and Trottibike are two downhill activities at Grindelwald First, the mountain above Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. The First Flyer is a cable-slide that drops from the First area at high speed, while the Trottibike is a large-wheeled scooter ridden down the mountain road. Both are operated by Jungfrau Railways (jungfrau.ch/first) and reached from the First gondola at 3818 Grindelwald, a train ride of about 35 minutes from Interlaken Ost followed by the gondola ride. The Cliff Walk, a viewing platform walkway, is also at the top. The activities are easy: no special fitness is needed, though the Trottibike descent requires balance and the ability to brake on a steep road, and age, height and weight limits for the First Flyer apply and should be checked on the operator's website. A helmet is provided at the site, and closed shoes are required; gloves and a warm layer are useful because the top station is cooler than the valley. Staff fit the harness for the First Flyer, brief riders on starting and braking, and monitor the run, while Trottibike riders follow marked rules on speed and stopping. The season is summer, roughly mid-May to October, with June to September the best period for clear views. Strong wind, snow or storms can close the slide or the scooters. A half day is a good estimate for the whole outing including the gondola and the descent. Prices are not listed here and should be confirmed with the operator, as should combination tickets covering the gondola, slide and scooter. Cameras should be secured before the ride.