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A circular walk across the stunningly beautiful upland moor with fantastic views to the Hasliberg awaits you.

Description

The hike to the highest moor in Europe, situated on a sloping terrace above Meiringen, begins in Chaltenbrunnen. At first, the trail leads steeply up several hairpin bends to Chaltenbrunnenalp. Passing alpine pastures full of flowers, you then reach the plateau of the colourful high moor. An information board explains interesting facts about the nature reserve before you cross it. Because peat has never been extracted here, it is one of the most valuable moors of the Swiss aloes and can be experienced in its original form.

Countless little lakes and marsh ponds line the path together with high moor plants and loose clusters of small mountain pines. The centre of the moor is extensive and free of trees. The effort of the ascent is rewarded with an overwhelming view: the jagged peaks of the Garzen and the Wandelhorn tower up on the horizon along with the Engelhörner on the other side. Equally unique: the Gyrensprung (1887 m. a.s.l.), whose shape is reminiscent of a ski jump to heaven. Once you have crossed Switzerland's best-preserved high moor, you reach the top of the Wandelalp. It is divided into three levels: the higher, middle and lower Wandelalp.

Good hiking boots are certainly recommended for a sure-footed descent via Iseltwald and Falcheren to the impressive Reichenbach waterfall. The sound volume of the 120-metre-high cascade gives only a hint of the force of the water as it crashes down. Author Conan Doyle was also taken with this natural spectacle, especially as he had his main characters Sherlock Holmes and his arch-enemy Professor Moriarty plunge down the waterfall in battle.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Rosenlaui (Chaltenbrunnen)
Destination
Zwirgi
Direction
One way
Ascent
880 m
Descent
1100 m
Distance
14 km
Duration
5 h
Duration back
5 h 15 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r...

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Quick Facts

Route number

No. 375

Distance

14 km

Duration

5 h

Ascent

880 m

Travel information: Rosenlaui

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