The Aare river begins in the Grimsel area and snakes its way down from the wild mountainous landscape to the valley below. Over thousands of years, the Aare river has eroded a gorge through the limestone walls between Meiringen and Innertkirchen which is 1,400m long and up to 200m high. The Aare Gorge opened to the public in 1888. Visit this amazing site and walk along the pathways and through the tunnels which takes approx. 45 minutes. A great experience in any weather!

Hiking Time
45 minutes

Open
08:30-17:30
08:30-18:30 (July and August)
18.30-22.00 (Evening illumination)
West entrance (Meiringen): Begin of April to 1st November
East entrance (Innertkirchen): Mid May to 1st November

Evening illumination (west entrance): July and August every Friday and Saturday.

The gorge is wheel-chair accessible from the west entrance (2/3 of the gorge). Free parking for cars and buses. 2 E-Car charging station.

Restaurant Aareschlucht with terrace and large outdoor childrens playground. The restaurant at the west entrance offers a large selection of regional foods. Kiosk and snack-bar at both entrances.  

Admissiion Aare Gorge
Adults CHF 10.-
Children 6-16 CHF 6.-

Combi-ticket with Reichenbach Funicular
Admission Aare Gorge and return ride on the Reichenbach funicular.
Adults CHF 18.-
Children 6-16 CHF 13.-