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Wägitalersee.Photo: Toni Kaiser, CC BY, Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ
That is indeed the case! Not only the surrounding mountains but also the lake is a magnet for the eye. And especially the Bockmattli wall, which grows mightier the longer you walk towards Schwarzenegghöchi. The path leads beautifully horizontal through the landscape above the turquoise Wägitalersee. The small Bockmattli hut for climbers sticks inconspicuously to the right of the mighty Chälen, a steep but well-walkable gully to the Bockmattli pass. However, we do not climb up there but choose the path down to the staffed alpine building of Schwarzenegg, where a small terrace invites you to rest and alpine cheese is also available for purchase. This hike can also be nicely combined with a pleasant swim at the lake. The picturesque Wägitalersee is a much-visited excursion destination even without hiking, thanks to its beautiful beaches and abundant fish. Those who want to return on foot to the starting point Vorderthal: 100 meters after the dam, the path first goes slightly uphill to
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The «Tourenplaner Schweiz» is a product of the magazine «Wandermagazin Schweiz». The magazine is published eight times a year. We take our readers to new regions, show the pearls of Switzerland, and tell stories about the land and people. In each issue, you will find hiking tips, reports, photo series, recipes, product information, and the latest news from the hiking world. The current issue is available at kiosks and from the publisher.
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Jochen Ihle
Jochen Ihle (born 1962) is the editor-in-chief of the hiking magazine SCHWEIZ. He spends his working life in the mountains year-round and is the author of numerous hiking guidebooks.
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