©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
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AlpnessTrail #10: Feutersoey – Chalberhöni

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  • Difficulty difficult
  • Duration 6:21 h
  • Distance 15,9 km
  • 1396 m
  • 1202 m

Unspoilt landscapes in three val­leys

The route leads back towards Lake Arnen on a different hiking trail than the day before and branches off to the right just before the lake. The highest point of today's royal stage is the Meielchäle Pass! The climb leads to Alp Wittenberg before traversing the steep slopes, with dry habitat vegetation stretching right up to the pass at an altitude of 2,190 m a.s.l. If you keep your eyes peeled, you have a chance of seeing ibexes here. The descent leads through some species-rich flower meadows of Alp Meiel, which also appeal to marmots. The escarpment be-low the mountain pasture requires a bit of caution in wet or icy conditions. Then you reach the expansive Meielsgrund Val­ley which is inhabited year-round and is home to ancient sycamore trees. Now it‘s time to muster your last strength to get to our stage finish in the Chalberhöni Valley via Wilde Bode.

Highlights

  • Queen stage of the AlpnessTrail
  • Sure-footed climb up Mt. Witteberghore (2,350 m a.s.l.) from Meielchäle Pass
  • Traditional Alpine farms without an access road on Mt. Meiel
  • Impressive change in landscape and ve­getation from the southern side of the Meielchäle Pass to the northern side

Host at the stage finish: www.restaurant-waldmatte.ch

  • Approach

    The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.

    More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

  • The section Meielchäle requires a head for heights.