Choleren gorges loop trail

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An imposing water spectacle is offered by the Choleren gorge. The 100m long rock gorge is accessible via a system of walkways and steps, guaranteeing a safe visit.

Difficulty easy
Duration 1:15 h
Distance 2,6 km
158 m
158 m

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Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
Update: 04.07.2025

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At Choleren gorge you won't only find an impressive waterfall. You will also see numerous watermills and rocks polished by the water flow. An excursion to Choleren gorge can be comfortably combined with a visit to Pochtenkessels - a deep rocky funnel where the Engstligen and Otterebach waters meet.

Public Transport
Arrival from Adelboden by bus
Outward journey Adelboden Post* to bus stop "Im Tregel" (Click here for timetable)

Arrival from Frutigen by bus

Outward journey Frutigen Bahnhof* to bus stop "Im Tregel" (Click here for timetable)
Parking

Free parking is available at the Tregel car park.
Directions

Starting from the bus stop/car park "Tregel", the gorge is reached after a 15-minute hike. After crossing the gorge, the hiking trail leads past the imposing Pochtenkessel - where the Engstlige and Otterebach rivers flow together in a deep rock funnel - back to the starting point, which is then reached after one last short climb.
Safety Instructions

Hiking is always at your own risk: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg accepts no liability whatsoever when using local routes.
Equipment
T1– Hiking

Path / terrain

Well-constructed footpath. Where possible, all exposed areas are made secure with fixed cables, railings, etc. The risk of falling can largely be ruled out with normal behaviour.

Requirements

None; also possible in trainers. Orientation without any problems, usually also possible without a map.

(Source: SAC Mountain and Alpine Hiking Scale)
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Additional information
"Safety when hiking – 10 useful tips" (Swiss Alpine Club SAC)
SAC Mountain and Alpine Hiking Scale

Snow Maps SLF

Meteo Swiss

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Maximum altitude 1202 M

Minimum altitude 1067 M

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