10^Sep Sat
08:30

Read the whole description please!
In case you cannot join the hike anymore, please drop out more than 12 hours before the start.

Meeting point:
Luftseilbahn Dallenwil- Niederrichenbach Talstation at 8:30am
https://goo.gl/maps/dL71QDe3JWSyt3DeA

Car park nearby

The route and approx schedule:
(Check departure times and place from each car in the car pool)

We meet at 8:30am in Niederrichenbach.

We take the cable car to Niederrickenbach Dorf at 8:40am (8 minutes)
Return ticket for adults 25.20 chf
GA and Halb-Tax card valid.

More info: https://maria-rickenbach.ch/dallenwil-niederrickenbach/

We start the hike at 8:50am from Niederrickenbach Dorf (1200m) in direction of Ahorn, then Brisenhaus SAC, and then the top Brisen (2400m)

The ascent of 1200m lasts about 8 km - at slow pace we should be at the top around 1pm for lunch. Bring your own lunch.

The descent will go through an exposed path (T3) for about 1km.
(see here: https://www.haldigrat.ch/images/Wandern/zickzack_weg/WandernZickZackWeg_22.jpg)

Then we arrive in Haldigrat (restaurant) at the top of the chairlift that goes down to Alpboden (escape route for those who do not want to go down hill)
The chairlift is run privately, and does not take the GA or Half-tax.

More info: https://www.haldigrat.ch/index.php/sesselbahn-haldigrat/

We finish the hike in Niederrickenbach Dorf and we go down with the cablecar, back to Niederrickenbach.

Do not plan anything right after a hike as we might come back much later than expected if something unexpected happens.

You can see definition of T2-T4 here.

Pace:
This is a slow pace hike.
(Slow Pace means 300/350m ascent per hour ; 1km in length in 30min)

This hike requires you to have a good fitness level / be a regular hiker and have alpine experience.

Limit of participants:
10

Hike Data:
14km
1’250m up/down
6:00 hours (without breaks)

Transportation

• By car, join one of the cars in the car pool or add your car (fuel + parking up to 70 CHF/car covered by Arc'Teryx - refund for drivers will take 1 to 2 months).
• By public transport, at your own cost (no refund from Arc’Teryx).

Sponsored by Arc'Teryx - What does it mean?

Arc'Teryx will cover the transportation cost for everyone coming by car (each driver will receive 70 CHF for fuel + parking)

Each participant will receive goodies (caps or t-shirts) which you will need to wear during the hike.

Every participant will be asked to give a quote that will be used on Instagram. For example: What does hiking / nature bring you? What’s motivating you to join Hiking Buddies events?

Please use this Google Form to send your quote by Sunday 11 september evening.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfodDkjdr9mu94waqyHdZ69wtt9Yz_KUniVRXUInST1h165GQ/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1979124044=Hiking+Buddies+Z%C3%BCrich&entry.614289499=September

Participation criteria (drivers may be exempt):

• Priority given to people having >= 2 hikes in their Hiking Buddies profile.
• If you have only 1 hike, please wait until Thursday, 5 pm to join.
• From Friday, 5 pm, people with no hike at all can also take the remaining spots.
• You have no "no-shows" in last 6 months.
• You have no objections in being photographed during the hike, those pictures will be used in social media.
• You have not joined any of the previous Arc'teryx sponsored hikes.

Weather
Forecast looks fair, but some rain is not excluded, especially around the start. This may change, so we might have to cancel the hike if the weather forecast changes at short notice.

Gear
Mandatory: Hiking boots (or trail running shoes) with a good grip, sun screen, headlamp, warm clothes, rain cover, at least 1,5L of water, and food for lunch and snacks along the way.
You always need a lamp (head or handheld) with you, even during day hikes. Your phone is not a lamp.

Recommended: Sunglasses, cover for head (e.g. baseball cap), hiking poles.

See here an exhaustive check list of gear for single day hikes.

You can also borrow an Arc'teryx rain jacket for the hike (a very good one). If interested, answer Julien's comment below by mentioning your size (take into account that if you're usually M you might want S as Arc'Teryx sizing is a bit different).

Social media links
Facebook group: Join the Hiking Buddies Zürich to be aware of the next events!
Facebook page: Give a like to Hiking Buddies DACH, and even happier if you leave a 5 star review! :))
Instagram: Follow @hikingbuddies.dach for the best shots and some Arc'Teryx raffles

Disclaimer
Please Note: I am not a professional guide. Everybody is responsible for him/herself. Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements. It's recommended to download the route (it can be found on this page) and bring a cell phone and first aid kit for emergencies.