Stoos ridgeline route

The steepest funicular in the world reaches the car-free mountain village of Stoos. A chairlift runs to the starting point of the hike – Klingenstock. Of course, the ascent is also possible on foot. Those heading west towards Rot Turm and Nollen should be sure-footed and free from fear of heights. Far below, Lake Lucerne accompanies the hike along the ridge to Huser Stock. Then you zigzag down the rock-cut and chain-secured mountain trail to Furggeli. The last ascent is the steepest, from the alpine hut at Furggeli up to the summit of Fronalpstock. If your heart beat a little faster during the uphill hike, the view of the mountain and lake landscape at the summit will take your breath away. On the terrace of the highest restaurant in the canton, you can rest and continue enjoying the view. The chairlift takes you back to the mountain village of Stoos. Those who want can also hike down.

The hike is rated T3 on the SAC scale for difficulty. Good hiking gear, surefootedness, shoes with a grippy sole, and good fitness are highly recommended. The hiking trail is usually secured with chains from around the beginning of June to about the beginning of November.