Hiking & nature

The natural spectacle of Choleren Gorge

The 100-metre-long Choleren Gorge in Adelboden offers a majestic water spectacle.

Made accessible with bridges and steps, this rocky gorge allows you to experience the raging waters of the Tschenten stream as they pour forth into the deeply hollowed-out ravine.

By train to «Frutigen» and then by bus to «Achseten, Tregel». Return from «Adelboden, Ausserschwand».

Route description

Walking route Achseten, Tregel – Choleren Gorge – Adelboden, Ausserschwand
Distance 2.8 km
Walking times approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
Height difference + 247 m
Level of difficulty easy

Availability & How to get there Available on 01.06.2025

1 June to 31 October 2025

Accessible daily. In case of heavy rainfall, however, the hike through the Choleren Gorge should not be undertaken.

Take the train to «Frutigen» and continue by bus to «Achseten, Tregel».
Return journey from «Adelboden, Ausserschwand».

    
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Choleren Gorge

Choleren Gorge can be accessed free of charge.

Guest card

The guest card includes the bus on the AFA line from/to Frutigen.

BLS suggestion

It is essential to enter using the lower access point in order to explore the gorge from bottom to top – this is safer and more impressive. Do not hike through the Choleren gorge in case of heavy rainfall.

The excursion to the Choleren Gorge can be perfectly combined with a visit to the Pochtenkessel. Since the summer of 2005, the Jungbrunnen (“Fountain of Youth”) has been open for swimming.

Walking times

  • Tregel–Choleren Gorge: 15 minutes
  • Adelboden village–Choleren Gorge: 1 hour
  • Choleren Gorge–Pochtenkessel: 20 minutes
  • Choleren Gorge–Adelboden: 30 minutes
  • Choleren Gorge–«Ausserschwand» bus stop: 20 minutes
  • Choleren–«Neuweg» bus stop: 15 minutes

Tip

The Adelboden Alpine School offers regular abseiling adventures in the Choleren gorge in summer.

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