Hiking

Chaltenbrunnen-Hochmoorweg
Rosenlaui (Chaltenbrunnen)–Zwirgi

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Chaltenbrunnen-Hochmoorweg
Rosenlaui (Chaltenbrunnen)–Zwirgi
An attractive circular hike to the most elevated high moor in Europe with countless small ponds and little lakes. The hike is distinguished by a magnificent view of the Hasliberg and the final crescendo at the Reichenbach waterfall.
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.
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 attractive circular hike to the most elevated high moor in Europe with countless small ponds and little lakes. The hike is distinguished by a magnificent view of the Hasliberg and the final crescendo at the Reichenbach waterfall.
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.
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.
Length | Number of stages
14 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
860 m | 1100 m
Hiking time
5 h 00 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
difficult
Protected area
Consideration
Please do not leave the marked trails in the upland moor.
Arrival | return travel
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Stone chipping: Falcheren-Willigen
Duration
23.06.2020 - 31.07.2022
Reason
Stone chipping
Please pay attention to the signalisation on site.
Status
validated
Data source: Swiss Hiking Federation and Cantonal hiking associations
Contact
Haslital Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 12
3860 Meiringen
Tel. +41 (0)33 972 50 50
info@haslital.swiss
www.haslital.swiss
Bahnhofplatz 12
3860 Meiringen
Tel. +41 (0)33 972 50 50
info@haslital.swiss
www.haslital.swiss