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Rhondaj Says: After a long, long, day, we are finally back in Kandersteg. Jenna contemplates the horrible things her mother makes her do... why does her mom always say, "Jenna, today's hike won't be as long as yesterday's?"
Rhondaj Says: The Devil's Pot is around the corner from the bridge, the winding path leads the way.
Rhondaj Says: As you pass the witch and cross the bridge look down to see the wild water flowing into ...
Rhondaj Says: Look to your right as you approach the bridge and there stands the Hexenkessel, literally translated: Witch basin.
Rhondaj Says: This was my favorite bridge, passing by the Hexenkessel.
Rhondaj Says: The Duendenfalls were my favorite. Big and loud. (not unlike my husband-hee hee)There is a bridge right on over it, sehr nett!
Rhondaj Says: Although there are lots and lots of waterfalls, the two biggies are Pochten and Duenden, descending from the Bluemisalp.
Rhondaj Says: WildWaterWayWhich It Is!This area was going to have a power plant built upon it. It's been put on hold to preserve the beauty of the area. Let's hope the idea is totally thrown out the window!
Rhondaj Says: From our starting point in Griesalp you can see the Tschingelsee below, which we will pass by. The hike from Griesalp towards Kiental is a downward hike. Considered a mountain hike and full of waterways, it can be slippery in places.The Tschingel lake was formed by a...
Rhondaj Says: Make sure to close the gates as you pass through them to keep the cows and goats in their proper places!
Griesalp-Hotelzentrum: At the end of the Postbus line in Griesalp
Rhondaj Says: Indoor and Outdoor seating. Very basic. We only got beer and snacks, so I cannot comment on the food, but as there aren't a lot of places in this area, if you're hungry, you'll be glad it's here! The restaurant is part of the hotel.
If you want to hike FROM Griesalp and not TO
Rhondaj Says: To get up to Griesalp and begin a hike from there, take the Postbus from Reichenbach. Reservations are required. (phone number provided here)Follow the web link if you want to read an interesting news post about this bus route. (in German)
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Make sure to close the gates as you pass through them to keep the cows and goats in their proper places!
Q: Does the postauto blow the traditional postal horn going up to the Griesalp?
A: Probably. And if not, you can download the horn sound...
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After visiting the Cheesehut in Steinenberg, 5 of us, along with our guides, Susy and Beatrice took the hike down and met the Post bus at one of its many stops, which then carried us on back to...
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