--- title: "Through the Aare Gorge" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/through-the-aare-gorge" description: "From Innertkirchen Grimseltor station, take the hiking trail across the Aare and turn right immediately after the bridge. Follow the Aare directly alongside the water until you reach the Aare gorge. Now it's a short, steep climb up to the eastern entrance to the gorge. The highlight of the hike follows: the imposing Aare Gorge. Loud rushing and quiet splashing alternate. The gorge, which is only one to two meters wide in places, can be explored over footbridges and through tunnels. At the western entrance, the path leads out of the gorge. Follow the road and cross to the other side of the Aare at Aareschlucht West station. Continue along Obersteinstrasse. At the next junction, turn right onto Wilerliweg. Shortly afterwards, the yellow-signposted hiking trail leads left onto the Restiweg. The trail leads uphill through the forest to the ruins of Resti Tower Castle. The tower, which dates back to the 13th century and was built on a rocky outcrop, offers a rewarding view over Meiringen. After visiting the tower, the trail descends along the Milibach, which you soon cross to the right, and shortly afterwards the Alpbach. The Kapellen path leads to St. Michael's Church, which, with its excavations, is an archaeological site of national importance. Turn left into Kirchgasse before finally reaching Meiringen railroad station." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/622364812/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Through the Aare Gorge ====================== - 5.95 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 1:45 h - 5.95 km - 130 m - 160 m - 595 m - 674 m - 79 m - - Start: Innertkirchen Grimseltor - Destination: Meiringen **Between Innertkirchen and Meiringen, the flat valley floor of the Haslital is interrupted by an imposing rock bar through which the Aare has carved a path, creating a 200-metre-deep gorge. Hiking through the Aare Gorge is an impressive experience for young and old alike.** From Innertkirchen Grimseltor station, take the hiking trail across the Aare and turn right immediately after the bridge. Follow the Aare directly alongside the water until you reach the Aare gorge. Now it's a short, steep climb up to the eastern entrance to the gorge. The highlight of the hike follows: the imposing Aare Gorge. Loud rushing and quiet splashing alternate. The gorge, which is only one to two meters wide in places, can be explored over footbridges and through tunnels. At the western entrance, the path leads out of the gorge. Follow the road and cross to the other side of the Aare at Aareschlucht West station. Continue along Obersteinstrasse. At the next junction, turn right onto Wilerliweg. Shortly afterwards, the yellow-signposted hiking trail leads left onto the Restiweg. The trail leads uphill through the forest to the ruins of Resti Tower Castle. The tower, which dates back to the 13th century and was built on a rocky outcrop, offers a rewarding view over Meiringen. After visiting the tower, the trail descends along the Milibach, which you soon cross to the right, and shortly afterwards the Alpbach. The Kapellen path leads to St. Michael's Church, which, with its excavations, is an archaeological site of national importance. Turn left into Kirchgasse before finally reaching Meiringen railroad station. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (22%) Path (20%) Trail (23%) Asphalt (32%) Gravel (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Innertkirchen - Aare gorge - Restiturm castle ruins - Meiringen Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: light trekking shoes, light rucksack, sun protection, rain jacket, first-aid kit, light picnic, sufficient liquids, cell phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation****Outward journey**: by train to Innertkirchen Grimseltor **Return journey**: by train from Meiringen Read more Additional information Bernese hiking trails, 031 340 01 01, Read more Literature Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author On arrival in Meiringen, you can visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum in the English Church. If you get on the train at Aare Gorge West, the trip is 40 minutes shorter. Read more Safety guidelines This route runs along signposted paths in the hiking trail category. The Aare Gorge lies outside the official hiking trail network and is subject to a charge. Read more Map **swisstopo hiking map**: 255T Sustenpass Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Point of view - Tours 14.18 km - Hiking Trail 9.87 km - Hiking Trail 5.05 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3862 Innertkirchen Download GPX file - - - -