Gateway to the Grimsel Mysterious, dark, precious – the Aare Gorge

In Meiringen, the impressive natural wonder of the Aare Gorge awaits you.

From the east entrance, you walk through the entire gorge from east to west along a safe path, over walkways and through tunnels. This easy, safe walk of approx. 45 minutes is a very special way to experience nature.

At its narrowest point, the gorge is less than 2 metres wide. The Aare flows through the gorge and its flow speed increases considerably as a result. It leaves the gorge at 12 km/h. You will emerge at the exit thoroughly impressed.

Here at the west exit, in the Aareschlucht restaurant, a delicious gorge speciality awaits you for lunch, and for dessert you can then sample the famous Meiringen meringues.

In the afternoon, you will meet the master baker of the meringues in person. In the bakery of Frutal Meringues, he will share the secret of his delicate temptation with you.

If you wish, the baker will also show you how to bake your own original meringues (advance booking required).

Do you know the story of the 'Tatzelwurm'? In 1814, the Bernese naturalist Samuel Studer reported a monster in the Aare Gorge: from Unterseen all the way up to the Grimsel, it is believed that a kind of snake with an almost round head and short feet can occasionally be seen. Many oral traditions report that this snake, known locally as the 'Tatzelwurm', lives in the Aare Gorge. This sweet monster from the Haslital – the 'Tatzelwurm' – can be bought today in all sizes at the Frutiger confectioner's in Meiringen.