Canyoning Chli Schliere Interlaken: Advanced Technical Canyon Tour

High rappels, big jumps and fast slides in the most technical canyon in the region.

Canyoning in Chli Schliere near Interlaken is a full-day activity in a technically demanding canyon with high rappels, big jumps and slides, led by a professional guide in English or German. The canyon is physically intense and suitable only for confident, athletic people with strong swimming ability and above-average fitness. Changing rooms, hot showers, all equipment, a light lunch and a drink are included at the base in Interlaken. You bring a swimsuit, towel and small day bag. Once you enter the canyon, you complete the full course. There is no exit until the end.

The experience

What makes Chli Schliere different from other canyons in the region is the combination: high rappels, big jumps up to 10 meters, and fast slides up to 15 meters, depending on water levels. This is the canyon for people who already know what they are doing in water and rock, and who want to be pushed. The activity takes roughly 3 to 4 hours inside the canyon itself, but the full day runs 7.5 hours from the base in Interlaken: that includes the drive to Alpnach, a comprehensive safety talk, equipment setup, and the drive back.

You meet your guide at the base in Interlaken 5 minutes before departure, get a first briefing, and prepare your canyoning gear. The drive to Alpnach takes about an hour. Once on-site, you change into your canyoning equipment and receive detailed instructions and a safety talk before entering the canyon. All necessary equipment (harness, helmet, rope, wetsuit) is provided. After you finish the canyon, there is a free light lunch and a drink at the base, then changing rooms and hot showers before you head out. Video of the experience is available to order separately.

This canyon requires a high level of physical fitness, strong swimming ability, and the mental readiness to commit: once you are in the canyon, you must complete the course. There is no exit until you reach the end. The minimum age is 14 years, and the maximum weight is 125 kilograms (275 pounds). Bring a swimsuit, towel and a small day bag. Everything else is arranged.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or German.
• all necessary canyoning equipment including harness, helmet, rope and wetsuit.
• comprehensive safety briefing and instructions.
• approximately 3 to 4 hours in the canyon.
• light lunch and a drink after the activity.
• changing rooms and hot showers at the base in Interlaken.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except ThursdayDeparts at 08:15Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 24 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Outdoor

Is this one for you?Choose this canyon if you have above-average fitness, strong swimming ability and the mental readiness to commit to a full course with no exit: Chli Schliere is built for confident, athletic people who want to be genuinely challenged, not for a first canyoning experience or a casual adventure.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Chli Schliere canyon like compared to other canyons near Interlaken?

Chli Schliere is considered the best canyon in the region and is the most technically demanding. It features high rappels, big jumps up to 10 meters and fast slides up to 15 meters, depending on water levels, with a high adrenaline factor throughout.

How long does the full canyoning day take from start to finish?

The full day is 7.5 hours, which includes the one-hour drive to Alpnach, equipment preparation and safety briefing, approximately 3 to 4 hours in the canyon itself, and the drive back to Interlaken with lunch and showers at the base.

What fitness level and swimming ability do I need for Chli Schliere?

You need a high level of physical fitness and strong swimming ability. This canyon is suitable only for confident, athletic people who are ready to be challenged and can handle multiple jumps and slides in succession.

Can I exit the canyon if I change my mind once we start?

No. Once you enter the canyon, you must complete the full course. There is no exit until you reach the end. This is why the fitness and mental readiness requirements are strict.

What equipment and gear do I need to bring?

Bring a swimsuit, towel and a small day bag. All canyoning equipment (harness, helmet, rope, wetsuit and other technical gear) is provided by the operator at the base in Interlaken.

Are changing rooms and showers available after the canyon?

Yes. Changing rooms and hot showers are available at the base in Interlaken after you return from the canyon, along with a free light lunch and drink.