Because the bike group had plans to go back to Neidielhorn, I opted to check out a recommended hike.
It was spectacular!
Oeschinensee lake!
I missed the train by a few minutes which gave me an opportunity to buy food and explore the town of Thun. I found a cool DIY walking tour and enjoyed my time there.
https://wanderineurope.com/thun-walking-tour-do-it-yourself-with-route-and-map/
The trail brings you along the lake, then up and up and up. Half of the lake is surrounded by tall limestone walls. It was overcast and tough to see what else might hiding behind the clouds.
As I continued to steep switchbacks, the clouds started to part. To my surprise, there were glaciers up high on the rock above. What an impressive view.
I reached the top where they have a mountain hut and skipped the option to have coffee or beer (cash only).
The trail then winds around the lake up high. It has many exposed sections offering the opportunity to be appreciative for the many others on the trail.
Some hikers seemingly a bit more nervous about the exposure than others.
Though the trail was wet, thankfully it's wasn't slippery. I only had a few points where I crouched lower to keep my bodyweight close to the ground. Nah, I didnt want to crawl....not at all.
It's hard to do justice to the trail wrapping around the mountain to the start of the hike. Think tahoe flume trail meets a few portions of angels landing in Zion?
I read all the recommendations in a blog. Since they advised to do the slide after the hike, I did just that!
Fun metal Tobagon to end the day!! I'm not trying out for the luge Olympic team yet.
What a wonderful day!!
Switzerland to do links for reference. Park along the train route for easier access options.
https://wanderineurope.com/tag/switzerland/
Link to hike
https://swissfamilyfun.com/de/oeschinensee-panoramaweg/
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