Kiental Wildwasserweg (Wild Water Trail)

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Kiental Wildwasserweg (Wild Water Trail)

Moderate

4.7

(20)

105

hikers

Kiental Wildwasserweg (Wild Water Trail)

02:17

6.61km

300m

Hiking

Hexenkessel, Dünde and Pochtenfall as well as the Griesschlucht: Already in the first few kilometers this tour more than lives up to its name. Then comes the Hotel Waldrand Pochtenalp, a cozy place for a long rest, before another waterfall and the Tschingelsee offer you refreshing perspectives.

by Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg

Last updated: September 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

Hexenkessel Waterfall in Griesschlucht

Highlight • Waterfall

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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2.66 km

Pochtenfall Waterfall

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The Pochtenfall is somewhat hidden, but it is the largest waterfall in the gorge.

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2.71 km

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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3.25 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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3.74 km

Pension Restaurant Goldern

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This guesthouse is really something special. You feel like you are staying in a museum. The whole interior has a special charm. Small but clean rooms, thick duvets (probably too warm in summer) and delicious food.

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5.08 km

Waterfall at the Smooth-Washed Rock

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Beautiful, small waterfall on the side of the road. Particularly striking is the smooth, washed-out, brown rock over which the waterfall flows down.

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5.59 km

Tschingelsee Floodplain

Highlight • Natural

The Tschingelsee is not a real lake, but more of a wide gravel bed that fills with water depending on the weather. It is really exciting to watch the stream …

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6.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

2.24 km

1.04 km

853 m

150 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.25 km

853 m

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

8°C

2°C

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Comments

June 28, 2024

Hexenkessel, Dünde and Pochtenfall as well as the Griesschlucht: Already in the first few kilometers this tour more than lives up to its name. Then comes the Hotel Waldrand Pochtenalp, a cozy place for a long rest, before another waterfall and the Tschingelsee offer you refreshing perspectives.

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