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




View towards the Entlebuch




View from Sattelpass




Going up to Trogenegg






Trogenegg






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




View towards the Alps in canton Obwald






View in the direction of Flühli




Close to the Glaubenberg pass

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.









The Säntis



There were many flowers along the trail.







And some busy bees...

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.












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










When in sight of the summit...




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




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










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

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.