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Griesschlucht Gorge – Griesalp loop from Bunderbach

Hard

5.0

(3)

40

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Griesschlucht Gorge – Griesalp loop from Bunderbach

05:21

13.5km

990m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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236 m

Hexenkessel Waterfall in Griesschlucht

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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, …

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309 m

One of many waterfalls in the beautiful Griesschlucht.

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469 m

Griesschlucht Gorge

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Beautiful, small gorge near Griesalp with many waterfalls. The landscape is beautiful and invites you to linger. Accessible from Griesalp or by climbing up from Tschingelsee.

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913 m

Griesschlucht

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5

1.22 km

Nostalgiehotel Waldrand Pochtenalp

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Enjoy the sun, let your eyes wander over the mountains and lush green meadows and forget everyday life. Just the journey on the steepest post bus route in Europe is …

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1.66 km

Lobpreiskapelle

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Chapel for reflection and peace. A visit is worthwhile.

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1.79 km

Griesalp

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The journey by postal bus through the beautiful Kiental valley is a highlight in itself. For those who prefer not to take the bus up steep climbs along narrow roads …

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13.3 km

With a gradient of 28%, the narrow road with spectacular bends leads up to Griesalp.

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

4.89 km

1.19 km

942 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.80 km

3.45 km

938 m

750 m

377 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,170 m)

Lowest point (1,190 m)

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