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+++ The weather forecast for Monday is sunny, dry and warm (23 °C), so this plan is in effect. Please get your tickets! +++
Dear 'Hiking Buddies' in Switzerland!
For the next weekend I would like to propose a hiking tour from Matzendorf to Rüttelhorn and back. This route is part of the official "26 Summits" challenge this year. Official details here.
- Feel free to join. And please comment, if you have any questions.
Meeting point: Bus stop 'Matzendorf, Horngraben' at 9:40 o'clock or optional 'Zürich HB' at platform 18 at 8:30 o'clock
Routeing: ~ 12.9 km, Matzendorf - Schmiedematt - Rüttelhorn - Horngraben - Matzendorf
Pace and duration: Moderate to sportive, depending on the group. Estimated time is ~ 4:15 hours, without stops/breaks. So maybe 5 ... 5.5 hours in total.
Starting point: = meeting point
Finish: Bus stop 'Matzendorf, Horngraben' at ~ 15/16 o'clock
Highlights: Very scenic views, forests, meadows, wild animals (if possible to see)
Transportation: By SBB train to 'Thalbrücke' and finally by bus 129 to stop 'Matzendorf, Horngraben' arriving at 9:36 o'clock. Check your best personal connection via SBB Mobile App or https://www.sbb.ch/de.
Equipment, mandatory: Hiking shoes (light), hiking poles, sportive/comfortable clothing, backpack, water bottles (min. 2 l), sun protection and sun cream
Equipment, recommended: Lightweight rain jacket, snacks/food for the day
Breaks and stops: One major break on the top, small stops at highlights and for drinking - whenever needed
Disclaimer: Everybody is responsible for his own safety and proper equipment! I am not a professional tour guide, only a hiker with experience in organising and leading tours. Hence I will send people home, if I find their appearance, behaviour and/or equipment unsafe.
Best Greetings, Sebastian