| Re: GPS-Tagged Hikes - Well worth walking!
Wildhaus, Toggenburg SG. Gamplüt-Zwingli Hütte-Zwingli Pass-Mutschenlücke-Gamplüt. Time - 5 ½ hours, Distance - 16,4 Km, Uphill - ca. 1000m, Downhill - ca. 1000m Starting point for this hike is the top of a small aerial cableway which goes up to Gamplüt above Wildhaus in the Toggenburg valley. Easy walking to begin with, rising rapidly as soon as the path zig-zags up the rock face after leaving the alp road. Later the going becomes easier again up to the SAC Zwinglipass Hut. A warm soup or drinks are available when the hut is manned. From the top of the Pass there are impressive views of Säntis. The route goes over the Chreialpfirst to the Mutschensattel. It is only a ten minute 'walk' up the Mutschen which affords a fantastic a view of the Rhine valley. After the exertion of the climb it is downhill all the way back to the aerial cableway. Sticks are useful downhill. The path is well marked and in good condition. It has steeper sections though and the walker should be sure-footed. Hands are needed for a couple of very short stretches, but there are good footholds. Tips for 'more mature' walkers – slowing down a little for the steepest parts helps to keep the pulse down and ensures better coordination (in the same way as Biathletes slow down before they shoot!). Coming from the bright sunlight into shadow over the rocks makes it difficult to see the best footholds. Give the eyes a couple of seconds to adapt.
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