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Aare – Switzerland’s longest river
The Aare originates in the Grimsel region and, starting from a small Alpine river, turns into a large river. Various long walks are available over 288 kilometers. Visiting the Aare Gorge, which has its origins in Meiringen BE, will give you an idea of the power of water. Or you can enjoy the peace and quiet on the riverside road from Thun BE to Bern. In the city of Bern, you can explore attractions such as the Mattenquartier, the Marzili outdoor pool or the Dählhölzli zoo, where you can take beautiful walks along the Aare river. And the area known as the moated castle at Brugg AG is particularly impressive. Here the Reuss and Limmat rivers join the Aare, creating a floodplain park that can be explored on a ten-kilometer walk.
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Lütschine – in the beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley
This wild river in the Bernese Oberland is correctly called Vereinigte Lütschine. Because it is the waters of the White and Black Lütschine that come together here. The Black Lütschine brings water into the valley from Grindelwald BE, while the White Lütschine comes from the Lauterbrunnen Valley. This impressive glacial valley is also called the “Valley of 72 Waterfalls”. Bodies of water are flowing down vertical walls everywhere. The walk from Zweilütschinen BE along the right bank of the river to Lauterbrunnen BE is particularly beautiful. In Steinhalten, it is worth making the short climb towards Wengen for an overview of the majestic valley end and the village of Lauterbrunnen. It then slowly heads back to the riverbank. If you want to spend some more time, it would be useful to continue walking towards Stechelberg.
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Vorderrhein – In the Grand Canyon of Switzerland
The Rhine Gorge offers one of the most spectacular river views in Switzerland. We owe the Swiss Grand Canyon to a landslide that occurred 10,000 years ago and to the persistent power of the Rhine River, which has carved a path through the rocks here over the years. The Rhine Pass reveals its magic, especially in the morning and evening light. A beautiful walk starts from Illanz GR via Versam towards Reichenau-Tamins GR and progresses along the Vorderrhein through floodplain landscapes of national importance. You can observe rare orchids and waterfowl on the way. It’s uphill at Versam, but worth the effort because the Islabord viewing platform offers great views of the Rhine Gorge. By the way, there are a total of five platforms along the gorge, and they can also be reached by less strenuous walks.
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Sihl – In the tale of Sihlwald
The Sihl rises in the canton of Schwyz east of Hoch-Ybrigs and from there slowly moves down the valley until it flows into the Limmat in the middle of the city of Zurich. A trip to Sihltal near Sihlbrugg ZG and from there to Schönenberg ZH is particularly worthwhile. The entire walk takes about three hours. There are many small swimming spots along the way where you can stop and linger. If you want to take a break on the way, you can take a break at the farm restaurant “Bäsebeiz a dä Sihl”, which you can reach in about 1 hour. From here the area becomes increasingly wild and the forest looks like something out of a fairy tale. It is charmingly beautiful and quiet throughout Sihl, not only in the warmer months but also in the winter. Shortly before Schönenberg you reach the stream called Sihlsprung, where the Sihl is narrowed by high rock walls and therefore gains speed.
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Areuse – from deep gorges
The hike across the Areuse Gorge in the canton of Neuchâtel is less of a hike; The road between Noiraigue and Boudry is quite adventurous. However, you will be rewarded with a unique natural view. In total you need to be eleven kilometers from Noiraigue. First, you walk along the railway line for a while until the Areuse valley gradually narrows and you are immersed in the impressive Jurassic landscape. The first highlight of this tour is the old stone bridge “Saut du Brot”, used to cross the roaring waters of the Areuse. It’s a great photo subject, especially in autumn when the colorless leaves add a certain something to the landscape. If you don’t want to go all the way to Boudry, you can take the train back to Neuchâtel from the next town, “Le Champ-du-Moulin-Dessous”.
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Ibach – along the cantonal border
Over millennia, Ibach’s erosion works have created the fairytale karst landscape of Chaltbrunnental near the city of Basel. Deep caves with bold names like Heidenküche or Chessiloch can sometimes be visited by ordinary people. Chessiloch is the first highlight on the road from Grellingen BL to Meltingen SO. The place where Stone Age people once took shelter is now the famous crested rock. Soldiers who served here during the First World War painted the coat of arms of their cantons. From here it moves towards the valley along Ibach. The caves along the road are a constant reminder of the archaeological importance of this region; There are also traces of Neanderthals here. When you finally reach the upper end of Chaltbrunnental, the landscape widens again and you reach the town of Meltingen.
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Kander – in the wild high mountains
The Kander is an impressive mountain river located in the Bernese Oberland and is particularly impressive due to its origin in the Kandern section and its first section passing through the Gasterntal. The high mountain valley is like a remnant from another time. From here ambitious hikers can reach Valais via the Lötschen Pass. Or you can enjoy the peace and seclusion of the valley surrounding the hamlet of Selden. Here Kander is given plenty of room to maintain his original route. The river views are correspondingly beautiful and pristine. If you want, you can climb a little higher towards Kanderfirn, passing the Heimritz Alp restaurant. Or, from Selden, which you can reach by minibus that you have booked in advance by phone, you can continue on your way back to Kandersteg BE via Chluseschlucht and pass the impressive Gastereholz floodplain.
Source : Blick
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