The Top 6 Caves around Gurmels
Looking to visit a cave around Gurmels on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Gurmels’s 6
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 20, 2025
The grottos are man-made caves. They were dug into the sandstone between 1916 and 1917 to defend the Swiss Mittelland during the First World War.
Today you can simply explore the caves. Children in particular have fun exploring the grottos.
Today you can simply explore the caves. Children in particular have fun exploring the grottos.
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A hermit's dwelling in the hamlet of Räsch was first mentioned in 1448. The hermit Johann Dupré and his assistant Johann Liecht expanded the rock dwelling to its current size …
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The trail first leads over the Lediflue and then, one floor below, through the Flühwald to the village of Fluh. Some caves can be visited in the Lediflue. Unfortunately, I …
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Small sandstone cave on the edge of the Aare. Can easily be missed as it is not visible from the path. Always look for the access on the right side …
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A whole grotto system was created by hand between 1680 and 1708 and offered retreat to hermits. Coincidentally, petrified sand dunes of a sea that was here 20 million years ago (Tertiary) came to light.
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