AlpnessTrail stage 3, Färmel - Laubbärgli

Long Distance Hiking

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©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
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  • Difficulty
  • Duration 4:55 h
  • Distance 13,0 km
  • 1059 hm
  • 554 hm

Alpine culture.

The Färmel Valley is about 400 metres above the valley floor. Mountain farming and - in summer - Alpine farming are its defining images. Our hike leads past Albristen and Wyssenberg, two areas where cattle graze on mountain pastures during the summer. The warm and often humid south-facing areas are productive and well-developed. Larch forests thrive in the warm location. After climbing over the long ridge of Mt. Schatthore, we briefly cross the somewhat exposed crest (2,085 m a.s.l.), the highest point of the day and a nice starting point for many paraglider pilots. One final look up at the mighty Mt. Albristhorn before we make our way down the windy trail to Mt. Laubbärgli.

Highlights:

  • Experience cowsheds of all sizes
  • Guided tour of the Alp Unter Albrist cheese dairy: Tel. 033 722 15 75
  • A glass of fresh Alpine raw milk
  • Listen to the mountain streams
  • Admire the golden larches in autumn

Host at the stage finish: Berghaus Laubbärgli. Alternative: Berghotel Hahnenmoos (extension of hiking time approx. 1h50) or by bus from Laubbärgli (SBB timetable) down to the village of Lenk.

Public transport

Arrival by train to St. Stephan. SBB timetable.