A dramatic 1.4 km-long gorge carved by the Aare river, with sheer rock walls up to 200 m high. Wooden walkways and tunnels let you walk right above the turquoise water.

🚠 Start: West entrance (near Meiringen) or East entrance (near Innertkirchen)
⏱ Distance & time: 1.4 km one way • ~40 min walking • Mostly flat
📍 Highlights: Narrowest point only 1 m wide, turquoise river views, impressive rock formations

How to get there
🚆 Train to Meiringen or Innertkirchen, then short walk or local bus to either entrance
🚗 Parking at both West and East entrances

Tips

• You can walk one way and take the train back — there’s a stop right by each entrance

• Best in spring or early summer when water flow is strongest

• Family-friendly — safe walkways and short length make it easy for kids