18^May Sun
08:30

Hoi hikers,

If you are ready for a challenging hike with steep climbs, 2 lakes (plus one in the distance), an iconic peak and a ridge with some T4 parts, push the join button.

Whatsapp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5b7ARtdFO0IW6S1P7Omf

Weather forecast: Sunny.

Note: This is a fast paced hike, not suitable for beginners and includes a T4 section.

How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Bern - Erlenbach im Simmental

The train (IC1 to Lausanne) departs at 06:32 from ZH HB. (Yes, I know, it's early.)

Journey by car: Use gps. Note: This is not a roundtrip.

Meeting point:

8:30 AM - Erlenbach im Simmental train station

Hike:

The hike will last ca. 8 hours with a lot of viewpoints (and sweat in the first 5 km).

Short (ca. 20 Min.) picnic lunch break at the Oberstockensee.

The pace will be fast (>600 hm/h) with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.

Equipment:

Proper hiking boots, poles, picnic lunch, snacks, enough water, proper clothes acc. to the weather, sunscreen, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.

The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.

By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.

Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).

Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.

If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.

Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.

Frequently asked questions

I don't see the "Join button" - how do I join?

Click on Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car.