At the very end of the Necker Canyon – Ofenloch Gorge loop from Grenzchopf

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At the very end of the Necker Canyon – Ofenloch Gorge loop from Grenzchopf

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At the very end of the Necker Canyon – Ofenloch Gorge loop from Grenzchopf

03:27

11.0km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

Moorland Trail Near Schwägalp

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After a strenuous hike through the mountains, the moor landscape is a nice change in terms of landscape and walking. Sometimes you go over wooden boards so that you arrive …

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3.20 km

View of the Alpstein Massif

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Really beautiful panorama to enjoy.

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4.18 km

At the very end of the Necker Canyon

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This is the furthest/highest point of the impressive Necker Canyon, which can be reached on foot. Here the narrow path leads over a small bridge over the Necker, which is …

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4.59 km

rock gorge

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Bizzarr-romantic rock sobel in the rear area of the Necker Canyon. Path to it slightly challenging (mountain path red-white).

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4.96 km

Alp Neuwald

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Wonderful landscape with a wonderful view of the Alpstein massif.

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5.60 km

Waterfall in the Necker Gorge

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If you want to go from one side of the valley to the other at this point, you have to go behind the waterfall. The path is actually unproblematic, one …

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5.77 km

Ofenloch Gorge

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The oven hole is in the Grand Canyon of eastern Switzerland. The Necker, which is still very young here, falls around 100 m over the Nagelfluh rock face and then …

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6.40 km

View of the Cholloch Gorge

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Incredibly beautiful tour of geology - mystical and mysterious.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

2.35 km

2.34 km

232 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

2.47 km

1.74 km

1.55 km

555 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (1,200 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

19°C

9°C

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Comments

June 3, 2023,Schwägalp - Ofenloch - Schwägalp

At the recommendation of our receptionist, we did this hike to the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. It went up and down until we reached the Ofenloch in the Neckertal. But we were not disappointed, it was a demanding and varied tour with a fantastic view.

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July 31, 2024,Wanderung Schwägalp - Ofenloch und zurück

This tour is not dangerous, but you should be able to concentrate on the path for a few minutes. I also wouldn't do it with small children. There are a few places where you can go off the path and fall off. Otherwise: very impressive scenery.

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July 29, 2024,Schwägalppass/Ofenloch und zurück

On this hot day, a very pleasant hike because 2/3 of the path is in the forest. Good footwear is important as the top is swampy and there are some steep paths and some wet ones that can be slippery, but it is an impressive area.

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June 17, 2025,Wanderung nach dem Necker-Canyon ofenloch

There's a place to stop for a drink at Alp Neuwald. The surimoscht was delicious and refreshing!

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November 9, 2024,Schwägalp - 🍂Necker😎 Canyon🍃 Alphütten🌞 Spicher 1510 m (CH)

My hike took me to the Spicher Alpine Hut at an altitude of 1510 meters. The view from up there was breathtaking.
From the Alpine Hut, the path led me down into the Necker Canyon, also known as the Ofenloch. The steep rock faces and the rushing river that meandered through the gorge offered an impressive panorama. The hike through …

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