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Kiental

Kiental is a village in the valley of the same name in the Bernese Oberland. The village and valley belong to the municipality of Reichenbach im Kandertal. The Kiental runs parallel to the Kandertal in the northeast and is crossed by the river Chiene. The valley is bordered by the mountains ärmighorn, Gehrihorn and Dreispitz. The Kiental is a popular starting point for mountain tours and high mountain hikes. These include, for example, tours over the Hohtürli to Kandersteg or to the Blüemlisalp. The Blüemlisalp is a mountain massif that is heavily glaciated. The Kiental has several whirlpools and waterfalls that are popular to visit. A path leads from Griesalp over Tschingelsee to the village of Kiental. The Tschingelsee was created in 1972 after a storm and has been under nature protection since then.

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“It was an incredible experience! The instructor was highly experienced and made me feel safe and at ease throughout the flight. It was such great fun — the perfect mix of adrenaline and moments of tranquillity, all with absolutely breathtaking views. I enjoyed every second and would definitely do it again if I got the chance! 🪂✨ Highly recommended for anyone looking for something exciting, different and unforgettable. It’s definitely an experience I’ll remember for a long time!”
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“I decided to do this after seeing the paragliders land in Interlaken, and i was on my first solo trip so thought why not! I was nervous beforehand, but my pilot, Robin, put me at ease and was very kind. It’s actually a peaceful experience (we did do one fun trick which i loved, and you can ask for more if you want a thrill), and the views are incredible. We flew for quite a long time due to the thermals. I recommend to anyone :) no experience needed!”
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on Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken

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