Opposite the Engelhörner

From the Chaltenbrunnen post bus stop, walk briefly downhill into the valley, then over the Rychenbach and on a wide alpine path over pasture and through forest to Undere Stafel. From Obere Stafel on Chaltenbrunnenalp, the path runs along the edge of the Chaltenbrunnen raised bog. Though the protected area surrounded by stunted mountain pines is relatively small in area, because of its impressive mountain backdrop it is considered one of the most beautiful. Nature lovers know: every deviation from the path causes (often irreparable) damage! The view of the nearby peaks of the Engelhörner and the Haslital mountains is unique. Once the mountain ridge descending from the Tschingel is crossed, the basin of the Wandelalp suddenly lies ahead. The mountain path gradually changes into an alpine farm road leading to the huts at the upper Wandel. On the old alpine path, descend to the stately alpine huts at the middle Wandel, then a forest path leads steeply down to the road. From point 1380 to Lauenen, unfortunately, there is no alternative to the asphalt section. The subsequent extensive hike leads through forest – with the exception of the clearing Schittelboden and the rock terrace of Prasti. It is said the castle of the Lords of Perastin stood here. Meiringen, Perastin, Resti, and Rudenz are the four noble families in the Oberhasli. The descent to Balm is very steep. Over the Balm bridge, finally walk on level path to Meiringen station.