The witches' cauldron owes its name to an old legend. According to this legend, a witch lived in the Griesschlucht, who demanded tolls for passing through the gorge. One day, a messenger from the devil wanted to pass through the gorge without paying. The witch did not let him pass, and when the devil found out about it, he appeared in the gorge himself. In his rage that his messenger was not allowed through, he made the witch explode. The crater that was created is said to be the so-called witches' cauldron at this point.

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Petfed

June 2, 2019

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Cool gorge with bars through.

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Stoni

April 26, 2021

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You can only say pure nature here. The ascent from the lake to Griesalp is worthwhile using this route. Alternatively, you can also take the post bus. Our driver did some sightseeing.

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Best Hikes to Hexenkessel Waterfall in Griesschlucht

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1. Kiental Wildwasserweg (Wild Water Trail)

6.61km

02:17

300m

290m

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2. Griesschlucht Gorge – Tschingelsee Floodplain loop from Kiental

13.6km

04:18

470m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Griesschlucht Gorge – Griesalp loop from Tschingel

10.3km

04:09

650m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,200 m

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Saturday 24 January

-8°C

-13°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Location: Reichenbach im Kandertal, Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Hexenkessel Waterfall in Griesschlucht

1. Kiental Wildwasserweg (Wild Water Trail)

2. Griesschlucht Gorge – Tschingelsee Floodplain loop from Kiental

3. Griesschlucht Gorge – Griesalp loop from Tschingel

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