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.
Route description
| Walking route | Achseten, Tregel – Cholerenschlucht – 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 Today (Wednesday) open
1 June to 31 October 2024
Accessible daily. In case of heavy rainfall, however, the hike through the Cholerenschlucht should not be undertaken.
Take the train to "Frutigen" and continue by bus to "Achseten, Tregel".
Return journey from "Adelboden, Ausserschwand".
Subject to change without prior notice
Rates
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.
Notes
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, a deep rocky funnel where the waters of Engstligen and Otterebach meet. Since 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.
Location
Contact
- AFA Busbetrieb
- +41 33 673 74 74
- AFA Bus AG www.afabus.ch
