Alp Oberchäseren Mountain Hut – Walensee View loop from Amden

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Alp Oberchäseren Mountain Hut – Walensee View loop from Amden

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Alp Oberchäseren Mountain Hut – Walensee View loop from Amden

05:38

14.6km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.80 km for 640 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.73 km

Niederschlag station and Restaurant Walau

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Restaurant Walau, Amden
Mountain station of the chairlift
Opening times: daily when the chairlift is in operation / 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m
Phone: +41 55 611 50 60
Text / source: Restaurant Walau
walau.ch/index.html

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2.39 km

Strichboden

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Small alpine pub, paths in 4 directions.

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2.88 km

Tödi View

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Perfect view of the Glaner mountain giant “Tödi”

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3.53 km

Säntis View

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Beautiful view of the Appenzell mountain giant “Säntis”

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3.64 km

Hinter Höhi Raised Bog

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Idyllic Hinter Höhi directly on the high moor. Beautifully located barbecue areas for a break.

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6.81 km

Federispitz View

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Perfect view of the “Federispitz”

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7.11 km

Alp Oberchäseren Mountain Hut

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A pleasant mountain restaurant in a beautiful setting with views of the Speer-Federi mountain range and the Glarus region. This area offers some lovely places to take a break. The …

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12.4 km

Walensee View

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I always drive from Weesen for this round trip. Great departure from Amden on Biketrail.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

3.84 km

3.44 km

811 m

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

3.53 km

3.26 km

3.04 km

799 m

245 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

12°C

5 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

September 15, 2025,Rundwanderung Amden-Speer-Amden

@Deleted User yes, you're right:) it's really always great🤗

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July 12, 2025,⛰️Der Speer - ein Klassiker

Classic circular route from the chairlift mountain station and back to Amden - then cool off in the refreshing Walensee - that's enough even if you don't start hiking until 11 a.m.

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