Wägitalersee

The tour around the Wägitalersee definitely is a pleasure! The hike starts at the village of Innerthal. At the bus stop, keep to the left in direction to Halten. The round trip stays on the reservoir road with low traffic. Unfortunately, it is paved all around. However, this does not detract from its amenity. You will be rewarded by a unique natural panorama. At Halten you will first notice a house with a large dwarf landscape in its garden. But you better focus on the lake and the surrounding mountains. On the first few meters in direction to Sänegg, Blattli and Bruch you will soon see Fluebrig or Diethlem with “Turner”, Gantspitz and Wännifirst. From time to time, it's worth taking a look back to the north, where the Gross Aubrig is beckoning. Shortly after Ziggen the track leads into the forest. An almost inconspicuous signpost on the road points to a small but pretty spot: the Hundlochquelle. One should not omit to descend the few meters at lake level and visit the spring, which resembles a grotto. You can even descend completely and enter the beautiful, but wet and dripping grotto. The wonderfully clear water is inviting. Then it goes on to the end of the lake. At the restaurant Au you can plan a first stop for refreshments and even some snacks are available here. The view from the terrace towards Schiberg, Bockmattli and the lake is stunning. Then it goes on along the other side of the lake to the dam and from there back to Innerthal. On the way you still have a pretty good look at the seemingly invincible Zindlenspitz. But this is deceptive, you could hike up the mountain – to be followed on another trek.