Kwelenalp - Risetenstock - Brisen - Brisenhaus SAC

The easy way up to Kwelenalp (1600 m) from Beckenried (440 m).

So green after the rain yesterday!

Looking back down towards the starting point, Kwelenalp.

Just a little bit farther to the peak of Risetenstock (2290 m).

Risetenstock (2290 m), with the next destination, Brisen (2404 m) in the background.

This is a fun trail following the ridge over to Brisen.

 

Looking back to Risetenstock.

Looking up to the Brisen.

The trail down the other side of Brisen.

I was mesmerized by the fog coming off the ridge.  A cold wind was blowing from the left, but it was warm like a greenhouse on the right side of the ridge.

 

Hike: Schwanden - Mettman - Matzlenfurgellen - Kärpstäfeli - Leglerhütte SAC - Kärpfbrucke - Stausee

I took the opportunity on this perfect-weather day (a rare occasion so far this summer) to go for a hike in the Elm region of Canton Glarus, Switzerland.

 Stausee, 1610 m

 Above Stausee on the trail to Matzlenfurggelen.

 Matzlenfurggelen, 1913 m.

This Bergsee is a perfect spot to stop for a short break, with a view of Kärpf (2794 m).

Getting to the 2000 m level on the slopes of Kärpf Mountain where, even on the 1st of July there is still quite a bit of snow this year.  The temperature was about 21°C (70°F).

The rewarding view that appears when arriving to the top of the mountain pass. 

Here it gets tricky.  One careful step at a time! 

Finally, the top is in sight.  I'm getting hungry!

Conveniently-located, Leglerhütte SAC, 2273 m.

 Delicious lunch with a view.  (Don't forget the sunscreen).

The view from Leglerhütte down to Ängisee.

On the way back down, I passed "Kärpfbrücke" where the mountain stream goes underground and comes back out about 50 m downstream.