02 July 2013

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.





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