Summit experience T5 - Krüzlistock

Today we will have to deal with witches twice – at the Hexensee and at the Hexenplatte

The Val Milar lies in the shade in the morning. Finding the way to Hexensee is now easy, as the uppermost section of the trail is newly marked white/red. However, we first leave it to the right – after all, we want to get to the Krüzlistock! From the Lai Selvadi begins the scrambling over boulders and scree to the small gap, where the Oberalpstock greets us from the opposite side. The ridge to the summit cross is partly exposed and is only recommended for those without fear of heights. At the top, seating space is limited, but the 360-degree panorama extends far into Central Switzerland. The dark spot lures in the distance is the Hexensee.

Once there, we take our time to explore the extraordinary surroundings. On windless days, the mountain backdrop is reflected in the deep blue lake; the bright rounded rocks invite a nap, and the water perhaps offers a refreshing swim.

Our further path now leads along a white/blue route so new that no trail has formed yet. Therefore, we stay alert.

On the Val Strem side, an exciting terrain opens up, between rocks and over pastures, where only prospectors had been before. In a curve, we rejoin the white/red hiking trail at Alp Caschlé. We walk through heather, alpine rose and blueberry bushes, and past small wetlands. At the Hexenplatte, we dare a dance on the flat stone – hopefully, no one sees us!

On the descent through the Uaul Flurin, a carpet of needles muffles our steps and the shade of mighty firs is very welcome.