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Flühli - Sattelpass - Glaubenberg

I had to take advantage of the beautiful autumn weather we had yesterday and went on a hike in the Entlebuch area. Walking in the moorlands is not easy, but the rewards are well worth it. Stunning views and colorful vegetation have been with us the whole way.



Chessiloch waterfall

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View towards the Entlebuch

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View from Sattelpass

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Going up to Trogenegg

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Trogenegg

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View towards Pilatus (on the left) ans Stanserhorn (on the right)

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View towards the Alps in canton Obwald

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View in the direction of Flühli

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Close to the Glaubenberg pass

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Säntis

I have been visiting the Appenzell Alps for a short hike at the foot of Mt Säntis. At ca. 2’500 m the Säntis is not very high. It is however a remarkable landmark as it is higher than all the surroundings summits and can be seen from far away. I didn’t go to the top as it was in the clouds. When the weather is clear, it is possible to see 6 countries from the summit (Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France, and Italy)

Here are a few pictures of this hike from Urnäsch to Schwägalp.

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The Säntis

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There were many flowers along the trail.

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And some busy bees...

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Pilatus

It is time for a few pictures of one of my latest hikes, going up Mount Pilatus (2128 m).

The Pilatus is a beautiful mountain, of which the summit can be reached by the world’s steepest cogwheel railway (or a cable car).

Views towards the valley are amazing.

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The train can be seen from many places. Its maximum declivity is of 48%

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When in sight of the summit...

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... there was a small group of ibex grazing peacefully.

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All along the way, there were many beautiful alpine flowers to be seen.

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Finally, after having reached the summit, there was a great view towards Lucerne, the city being at the foot of the mountain.

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Schächental

As a start to the hiking season, I went for a short stroll on the side of the Schächental. It is a valley in canton Uri leading to the Klausen pass.

It was unfortunately quite cloudy, so that I could only guess what the nice weather view would look like. It gave however a great atmosphere to the place.

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Golzern

Golzern



I have been for the first time to the Maderanertal. It is a gorgeous place located in canton Uri.

I have taken the small cable car (capacity of 8 passengers) from Bristen to go up the mountain.

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View from the cable car toward the parking in Bristen


Once there, the view is beautiful with a panorama towards the Bristen and Oberalpstock.

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View towards Oberalpstock (3328m)

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View towards Bristen (3073m)

In my back was a view towards the Windgällen

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Gross Windgällen (3187m)

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Gross Windgällen (3187m)


I have then started a small hike (or stroll) to get a better view of the lake.

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Hiking trail in the forest


There were many beautiful flowers along the way

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Finally, I had a great view towards the small Golzernsee

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Golzernsee (1409m) in front of Bristen (center - 3073m) and Piz Nair (left - 3059m)


Going back down, a view on the Maderanertal opened

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Maderanertal and Gross Düssi (3256m)


Once back down, it was time for a dip in the lake

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Golzernsee

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Golzernsee


It was then time to head back to the cable car for the ride down

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Seewen in front of the Spannort Massif


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