Oltscherenalp: mountain enjoyment away from the hustle and bustle

From Axalp, you reach Chrutmettli via Farnigen, then on a path that is partly exposed and secured with a chain on the hillside to Urserli. The view is spectacular: In the depth, you can see the Hinterburgsee shimmering. The route ascends steeply through partly rugged terrain to the saddle. At some particularly steep and exposed spots, fixed wire ropes screwed into the rocks make climbing easier.

At the highest point of the route, the view opens into the valley of the Oltschibach. The higher areas of the valley may not be entered during the day Monday to Friday, as the upper part at the ridge is used as an aerial shooting range.

Past the alpine huts in Oberfeld, descend to Bielen, the center of the Oltscheren alp. This extensive alp boasts a high diversity of species. The landscape is also very attractive. Due to these high qualities, the Oltscherenalp was awarded the cultural landscape prize of the Oberland-East region in 2015.

Via Gugger and Zaun, continue down to Züünstäg in the Aare valley floor, then on to Balm in the center of Meiringen.