Spring Hiking season comes round again...

Stöcklichrüz(from Egg, near Einsiedeln canton Schwyz) 9,6 Km, 4 ½ hours, 745 Altitude Difference

The views to the Säntis, Vrenelisgärtli (Glärnisch Massif), Mythen, Rigi, Etzel are wonderful.
On the way down, watch out for the ‘old’ hiking trail beside the stream as opposed to coming down the hard-surfaced Brandeggtrasse. It is no longer marked with yellow signs but easy to follow. If you have a map which shows the Swiss grid, you should find the turn-off here > 704102 223448 (1067m)



Hike to the Farner (Zürich Oberland/St.Gallen from Wald) 12Km, 4 hours, 550 Altitude Difference.

The ‘total time’ shown on the Site reflects less a slow walking pace as the time spent taking photos, having a pleasant mid-day and mid-afternoon stop, checking to see if our GPS gadgets agreed with our navigating with the map, tightening the lacing on new walking boots, putting on sun-glasses and hat, taking off waistcoat… The GPS clock didn’t stop whenever we did!

From Tann to Chrinnenberg is fairly steep and from Farner to Ger too. Ideal for checking the fit of the new boots!

Once again, see the Spring Flowers Thread, the meadows and paths were full of colour. The largest patch of white butterbur I have ever seen and, like weeks ago in the lower regions, cuckoo flowers among the dandelions and many violets. Also many water avens in the meanders of the stream.
The stretch along (and about fifteen times across) the stream, is peaceful and, for a change, thanks to a request for the bikers to refrain from riding here, very relaxing to walk. Only fly in the ointment were a couple of dogs whose owners didn’t seem to realise that not all hikers appreciate small dogs jumping round their feet yapping when they are walking on a narrow, steep and slightly slippery section of the path.

An enjoyable walk which, having four restaurants along the route, is a possibility on a day when the fridge is empty and the shops shut!

Happy hiking!