Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht) — Attraction in Meiringen

Its a popular tourist attraction in switzerland. Location: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Souvenir Shop : 4/5 Walk : About 20 mins one way Approx Time For Exploration: 1 to 1.5 hr Food: Available at souvenirs store Toilet: Available at souvenirs store Winter Wears : good to carry. At times its cold inside the Cave.

Its a Must Visit in Switzerland 🇨🇭

The Aare Gorge (German: Aareschlucht) is a section of the river Aare that carves through a limestone ridge near the town of Meiringen, in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. The gorge is an indirect product of glaciation. 10,000 years ago, just as the Ice Age was coming to an end, torrential runoff water from melting glaciers eroded a deep, narrow chasm through the limestone barrier. Although barely 2 kilometres (1 mi) long, this passage is bordered by sheer cliffs up to 50 m (160 ft) high on either side. The gorge varies in width from some 30 metres (98 ft) at its widest to just 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) at its narrowest.

Permission to build walking paths along the Gorge was granted in 1887, and the walkway has been open to the public since 1889.

The path through the gorge is accessed by entrances at each end of the gorge, where an admission charge is levied. For most of its length the path is a wooden construction on a metal frame cantilevered out from the wall of the gorge, with short stretches in tunnel. The entrances are each linked to stations on the Meiringen-Innertkirchen railway, with Aareschlucht West station at the western end of the gorge, and the underground Aareschlucht Ost station connecting to the...

This place is really special! Its about a 1.5 km (1 mile) super easy walk along a gorge that takes about an hour. We went on a Sunday afternoon and arrived at the Aareschlucht Ost train station. From the station, its a 10-15 min steep walk up to the top, which is the entrance to the gorge. At the top is the parking lot, so if you drive, no need to walk uphill. At the entrance there is a little café (food offered as well), toilets (including a baby changing table), and the ticket window. The whole walk was really crowded the entire way but it didn't really take away from the experience. The pace of the walk was slow as its basically like being in a long queue, but this allowed for enough time to see everything. The walk is a narrow walkway against the left side of the gorge. It is quite high up so if you are afraid of heights, don't look down (or just avoid it). Its perfectly do-able with children as long as you keep an eye on them. The end of the gorge leads you towards a gift shop, restaurant, and a nice park for children. Simply cross the bridge, and you will arrive at Aareschlucht West train station.

As for what clothes to wear - any will do. This is a leisurely stroll with level surfaces. Inside the gorge, the temperature is a bit cooler, but not by much. In summer months it actually feels really nice. But in colder weather, maybe bring a light jacket or sweater if you get cold easily. For footwear, the walk can be done in anything comfortable, no need for hiking shoes.

Note - the walk can also be started from Aareschlucht West. There is a parking lot on this...

This was such an awesome place to visit when in Hasli Valley in Bernese Oberland. It truly is a natural wonder, and no picture will really show the true beauty you will see in person. What's great about the Aares Gorge is that it can be visited rain or shine. You'll get a different perspective depending on the weather.

Give yourself plenty of time here. It's about a mile walk (45-60 minutes) along the limestone gorge and through the tunnels. It's truly a unique experience that deserves a special trip. I've never seen anything quite like it. It really shows you the torrential power of glaciel water as it carves its way over time through the valley.

There are 2 entrances with parking lots. We started at the west entrance and exited at the east side. There was so much to see in between (including a waterfall). There is also a view of cave entrances from the pathway that were built to house the military during WWII. Fortunately, they never had to use it. There are interesting facts displayed along the way. It's pretty much an easy walk until you get to the east side. There is more of an incline on your way up as well as some steps up the hill. Just plan your entrance accordingly if you have limited mobility. It worked out very well for us. We were rewarded with a beautiful view of the Alps when exiting at the east side. Our guide met us in the parking lot. You can return by train to your initial starting point as well.

We loved this experience so much!! There's so much to do here in the Canton of Bern. Make it a part of your trip when in...