Varied high-altitude and lake hike

From the mountain station Planplatten, where the view is still shaped by the spectacular Wetterhorn massif, it goes a short way northwards down on the ridge. At the trail junction P.2189 we follow the ridge; the path soon leads into the right-hand mountain flank. At nearly constant altitude we approach the Balmeregghorn, whose peak is climbed via a short ascent. Now straight ahead along the ridge, from where we enjoy the view to the Melchsee plain on the left side, while on the other side the view falls deep down into the Gäntel. After the nameless knoll at P.2141 m (with summit cross) we gently descend to the Tannensee, which we reach at the trail junction P.1982. In a few minutes we reach the small settlement of Tannalp, where a place to rest invites. At the chapel we branch off to the right and hike on the partly slightly exposed trail gently downhill to the hotel (with nice sun terrace) and the Engstlenalp bus stop. Be sure to also plan some time to walk in a few minutes at the end of the route to the Engstlensee. On its northern shore you can wonderfully settle down for a picnic and even enjoy a refreshing bath.

Text: Bernd Jung