Day 7 – Hike from Mägisalp to Käserstatt

Today’s adventure began with a scenic ride on the cogwheel train to Brünig-Hasliberg, followed by a postal bus up to Reuti. From there, a gondola whisked us high above the valley floor to Mägisalp, where our hiking groups set off in different directions.

Group 1—Heinz, Ursula, Margaret, and Elisabeth—chose the gentler route: a 2.5 km trail with stunning alpine views that led us to Käserstatt. There, we rewarded ourselves with refreshing drinks and a satisfying meal, all while soaking in the scenery. A hammock in the kids’ playground turned out to be the perfect spot for a quick post-lunch nap!

Group 2—Peter, Bernhard, and Hans—opted for the more challenging hike up to Planplatten at 2,250 meters. Their four-hour trek was well worth the effort, with sweeping panoramic views of the Alps as their reward.

After our hikes, each group made their own way back to their respective hotels.

In the evening, Ursula and I had the pleasure of reconnecting with our friends Werner and Karin over dinner at Gasthof Engel. The last time we saw them was during a surprise visit in Dallas around Christmas, with their nice Mercedes camper van. As it happens, they’re currently on a travel pause and are staying not far from our hotel in Sachseln.

Looking ahead: our guide Peter will meet us in the hotel lobby tomorrow morning with a few hiking options, depending on the weather—currently showing a 55% chance of rain.Read more