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Aare Gorge – Aareschlucht West 01📷 Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Aare Gorge

Meiringen, Switzerland

Nature

Walkways cling to the walls of a 1.4 km limestone gorge, barely a metre wide in places. A small train links the entrances at each end.

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Meiringen, Switzerland
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Nature & parks
GPS
46.7197, 8.2010
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Hofstatt-DerfliCampsite
    2 km from Aare Gorge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • GrimselblickCampsite
    2 km from Aare Gorge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping GadmenCampsite
    12 km from Aare Gorge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
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  • Camping International GiswilCampsite
    15 km from Aare Gorge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping GletscherdorfCampsite
    16 km from Aare Gorge · 60 pitches
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  • Camping SeefeldCampsite
    18 km from Aare Gorge
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All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Aare Gorge?

Aare Gorge is in Meiringen, Switzerland, at GPS 46.7197, 8.2010. It is about 13 km from Brienz.

Can you camp near Aare Gorge?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Aareschlucht, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Aare Gorge?

Aare Gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lakes Thun and Brienz to the Grimsel Pass.

What is there to see near Aare Gorge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Reichenbach Falls (1 km), Ballenberg Open-Air Museum (10 km), Giessbach Falls (13 km) and Iseltwald (18 km).

When is the best time to visit Aare Gorge?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)