A high-adrenaline canyoning route near Interlaken featuring tall rappels, big jumps and long slides through a tight alpine gorge. Ideal for experienced, strong swimmers seeking a technical, guided descent.
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You meet your guide at a base in Interlaken before sunrise, gear stacked and river voice already in the canyon—cold, quick, insistent. The drive to Alpnach tightens expectations: the mountains steepen, the road drops toward gorges where water has been shaping rock for millennia. When you step into Chli Schliere the canyon closes around you; walls press in, currents test your footing, and every feature asks for commitment.
Difficulty
difficult
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Requires above-average cardiovascular fitness, leg strength for continuous scrambling, and confidence in cold-water swimming
Wildlife
History
The gorges of the Bernese Oberland were shaped by millennia of glacial melt and seasonal floods; local guiding has evolved from alpine rescue roots into modern adventure outfitters.
Conservation
Groups are limited and strictly managed to minimize erosion and preserve water quality; follow leave-no-trace rules and avoid contaminating pools with sunscreens.
Reserve your spot on the Canyoning Chli Schliere with OUTDOOR (Advanced) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive hydrated and fed
Eat a solid breakfast and drink water before the trip—cold water and exertion increase energy needs during a long canyon descent.
Practice basic rappelling
If you have a harness and rappel experience, refresh knotted-figure-eight and brake-hand techniques—guides handle rigging but expect active participation.
Layer for cold water
Wear thermal base layers under the provided wetsuit; the canyon’s water remains near snowmelt temperatures even in summer.
Respect the no-exit policy
Once you enter Chli Schliere you must finish the course—prepare mentally and physically for continuous commitment until the end.
Swimsuit
Worn under the wetsuit for hygiene and mobility.
summer
Quick-dry base layer or thermal top
Adds insulation against cold alpine river water during longer exposures.
spring
Sturdy trainers or canyon shoes
Good grip on wet rock and protection in rocky pools—boots are often preferred to sandals.
summer
Small day pack (waterproof or dry bag)
Carry personal items, a spare layer, and snacks; guides usually transport group gear.