Weisstannen to Pizolhütte: Glarus, Eastern Switzerland

This one requires stamina: it has a significant amount of elevation gain, and is a steady climb from the village up to the highest point above Wildsee. The two steepest climbs are at the very beginning, and near the end. The views just keep getting more and more stunning - first the lower valley, then the three waterfalls of the Batöni arena, then the view of the waterfalls from above, then the higher valley, then all the mountains, and then, for a finale - the stunning Wildsee. There were only a couple other hikers with us for the majority of the trail…but prepared for a shock once you descend from Lavitinasattel and reach the lakes. The Wildsee is part of the **insanely** popular Pizol 5-Lake hike, and it is very crowded. That’s another great thing about this hike: you get most of the trail to yourself. Don’t forget to check the chairlift/gondola times from Pizolhutte!

• Basic Route: Weisstannen - Batöni - Lavtinasattel - Wildsee - Pizolhütte

• Length and Rating: 12km, 1700 meters ascent, 5-7 hours. Challenging.