Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Zentralschweiz

Zentralschweiz

The Top 20 Gorges in Zentralschweiz

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Zentralschweiz. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Zentralschweiz.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Sihlsprung

Highlight • Gorge

The Sihlsprung is located in the lower part of the Sihltobel, which stretches from Schindellegi to Sihlbrugg. The surrounding towns are Hirzel and Spitze in the north (belonging to the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Risleten Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

At the end of the Risletenschlucht, the Choltalbach falls over several steps into Lake Lucerne.
Nice hike, a bit steep.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Schöllen Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

The rugged Schöllenen Gorge, through which the Reuss flows deep below, has always been a difficult obstacle to overcome on the Gotthard Pass route. It was probably the Walsers who …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Devil's Bridge (Teufelsbrücke) in Schöllenen Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

The Suvorov Monument is also located near the Devil's Bridge. The crossing over the Reuss was the scene of a battle between the Russians and the French on September 25, 1799, during the War of the Second Coalition.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Aaschlucht Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The floods in 2005 and 2011 destroyed large parts of the hiking trail between Engelberg and Grafenort. In 2007, an interest group was organized under the leadership of district forester …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Spreitenbach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

wanderful river, during winter is also nice to visit this place

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Rotzloch Gorge Tunnel

Highlight • Gorge

This is the right hole in the snot hole! With luck you will even have light in the tunnel. ;)

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Sarbachtal

Highlight • Gorge

Very quiet. Beautiful. No traffic

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Bike path in the Schöllenen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cool bike path, partly following the autostrasse, partly on the roof of galleries etc. Runs from Anddermatt to Göschenen resp. vice versa up through the Schöllenen. Is temporarily blocked when …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Arch bridge at the upper end of the Aaschlucht

Highlight • Bridge

The old path across the stone bridge behind Lake Eugeni was washed away. A short detour under the road bridge now marks the beginning of the Aa Gorge hike.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Zentralschweiz

A summer of backdoor adventures in the Voralpen

Collection by

Emma Pooley

A land of contrasts – Lake Zurich loop

Hiking Collection by

Valerie

Find flow in Switzerland’s Gotthard Massif — Four Springs Trail

Hiking Collection by

Tamara (unterwegs)

Two days of history and nature – Switzerland’s Furka High Trail

Hiking Collection by

Tamara (unterwegs)

Bikepacking Switzerland's Hope 1000 in 11 stages

Mountain Biking Collection by

Lael

Keep your eyes on the mountains – Alpine Panorama Trail in Switzerland

Hiking Collection by

Tamara (unterwegs)

Picture-postcard views in the Swiss alpine foothills – the Lakes Route

Cycling Collection by

Tobias

The Rhone Route – from glaciers to Lake Geneva

Cycling Collection by

Tobias

Most popular routes in Zentralschweiz

Road Cycling Routes in Zentralschweiz

Hiking in Zentralschweiz

Cycling in Zentralschweiz

MTB Trails in Zentralschweiz

Running Trails in Zentralschweiz

Easy hikes in Zentralschweiz

Gravel biking in Zentralschweiz

Waterfall hikes in Zentralschweiz

Mountain Hikes in Zentralschweiz

Most popular attractions in Zentralschweiz

Places to see

Mountain Peaks

Lakes

Huts

Waterfalls

Mountain passes

Castles

Caves

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Zentralschweiz region by region:

Obwalden Uri Schwyz Nidwalden Baar Zug Stansstad

Explore more

Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Zentralschweiz for your next adventure:

Espace Mittelland Jura Mountains Graubünden Zurich Eastern Switzerland Valais Ticino Vaud Distretto di Vallemaggia Nordwestschweiz Vaud Lucerne

The Top 20 Gorges in Zentralschweiz

Sihlsprung

Risleten Waterfall

Schöllen Gorge

Devil's Bridge (Teufelsbrücke) in Schöllenen Gorge

Aaschlucht Gorge

Spreitenbach Gorge

Rotzloch Gorge Tunnel

Sarbachtal

Bike path in the Schöllenen

Arch bridge at the upper end of the Aaschlucht

Other adventures in Zentralschweiz

Most popular routes in Zentralschweiz

Most popular attractions in Zentralschweiz

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️