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Griesschlucht Gorge – Griesalp loop from Tschingel

Moderate

4.9

(7)

88

hikers

Griesschlucht Gorge – Griesalp loop from Tschingel

04:11

10.4km

660m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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37 m

Europe's Steepest Bus Route: Tschingel to Griesalp

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With a gradient of 28%, the narrow road with spectacular bends leads up to Griesalp.

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157 m

Lake Tschingel

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3

305 m

One of many waterfalls in the beautiful Griesschlucht.

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538 m

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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1.20 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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6

1.64 km

Lobpreiskapelle

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Chapel for reflection and peace. A visit is worthwhile.

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7

1.84 km

Griesalp

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The journey by postal bus through the beautiful Kiental valley is a highlight in itself. For those who prefer not to take the bus up steep climbs along narrow roads …

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5.04 km

Upper Bundalp

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Above Griesalp, at an altitude of approximately 1,840 meters, lies the Obere Bundalp. The ascent leads along narrow paths, through patches of forest and across open meadows where cattle graze …

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

3.65 km

1.62 km

948 m

222 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.38 km

1.51 km

1.48 km

1.13 km

222 m

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