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Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Cholerenschlucht Gorge

Canyons

Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Cholerenschlucht Gorge

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Cholerenschlucht Gorge

Recommended by 58 hikers out of 59

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Location: Verwaltungsregion Oberland, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Best Hikes to Cholerenschlucht Gorge

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1. View of Thun – Lake Thun loop from Rufeli

11.4km

03:27

330m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Thun from Rabenflue – View of Lake Thun loop from Thun

10.2km

03:17

420m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hünibach Stream – Cholerenschlucht Waterfall loop from Hünibach

3.71km

01:15

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Udo unter freiem Himmel

April 17, 2022

Wonderfully beautiful, but sometimes quite steep gorge with a lot of potential for slipping. Good shoes recommended. Tip: If the ground is damp and wet, it is better to hike through the Choleren Gorge from bottom to top. When it's dry, it's easy to do on both sides. Some barbecue areas invite you to pause and linger. The countless waterfalls with their pools and the green of the gorge give the whole scenery a romantic touch.

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Arno

July 16, 2023

The Choleren Gorge, which was created by the erosion of the Cholerbach. With steep cliffs, thundering waterfalls and winding paths, it offers hikers and nature lovers a spectacular experience. Wooden bridges and stairs enable safe exploration of this fascinating natural setting.

The name "Cholerenschlucht" is probably related to traditional charcoal burning. The Choleren Gorge used to be known for its charcoal kilns, where charcoal was produced. The name "Choleren Gorge" could thus refer to this historical activity.

A second theory is that the term comes from the Latin word "colera" which means "bile" or "anger" and could refer to the wild waterfalls and the impressive nature of the gorge.

A third theory holds that the name comes from the old Swiss German word "chole" meaning "little stream" or "little river".

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Brodbeck Simon

June 13, 2025

That was really mega beautiful

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Elevation 720 m

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Location: Verwaltungsregion Oberland, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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2. View of Thun from Rabenflue – View of Lake Thun loop from Thun

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