Hiking & nature

The natural spectacle of Choleren Gorge

The 100-metre-long Choleren Gorge in Adelboden offers a majestic water spectacle.

Made accessible with bridges and steps, this rocky gorge allows you to experience the raging waters of the Tschenten stream as they pour forth into the deeply hollowed-out ravine. Tip: Combine this with the Adelboden Values Hike.

By train to «Frutigen» and then by bus to «Adelboden, Ausserschwand». Return from «Achseten, Tregel».

Route description

Walking route	Adelboden, Ausserschwand – Choleren Gorge – Achseten, Tregel
Distance	3 km
Walking times	approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
Height difference	- 280 m
Level of difficulty	easy

Availability & How to get there Available on 01.06.2026

1 June to 31 October 2026

Subject to change without prior notice

Accessible daily. In case of heavy rainfall, however, the hike through the Choleren Gorge should not be undertaken.

Take the train to «Frutigen» and continue by bus to «Adelboden, Ausserschwand».
Return journey from «Achseten, Tregel».

Walking times:

Adelboden village–Choleren Gorge: 1 hour
Ausserschwand bus stop–Choleren Gorge: 20 minutes
Values Hike circular trail: 1 hour 15 minutes
Choleren Gorge–Pochtenkessel: 20 minutes

Rates

Choleren Gorge

Choleren Gorge can be accessed free of charge.

Guest card

The guest card includes the bus on the AFA line from/to Frutigen.

Values booklet

The high-quality booklet costs CHF 24.90 and can be purchased at the Adelboden Tourist Centre.

BLS suggestion

Combine a visit to the Choleren Gorge in Adelboden with a very special nature experience: the Values Hike.

If you want to experience nature even more consciously, the Values Hike takes you on an inspiring journey of self-discovery. On this one-hour circular tour, six themes invite you to reflect on your own values and actions – you can record your personal thoughts in the high-quality Values booklet (CHF 24.90, available at the Adelboden Tourist Center). The Values Hike starts at the «Ausserschwand» bus stop and follows the official Bernese hiking trail network towards Cholerenschlucht and along the Tschentbach stream.