At the foot of Wildstrubel

The day begins with an ascent along the misting Simmenfälle to the Barbara bridge. Over several cascades, masses of water tumble over rocks and shroud the surroundings in water mist. The Barbara bridge or the dam in front of the waterfall is a weir for diverting the young Simme. This measure to protect the valley floor from flooding was already taken in the late 18th century. Barbara was the first name of the wife of the then director of the spa, who initiated and financed the development of the Simmenfälle and the weir for tourists. The path winds up through the forest. Deep cuts carved by the Simme into the rock can be seen. Arriving at Alp Rezliberg, we are at the birthplace of the Simme. At the foot of the mighty limestone wall, the Simme bursts forth foaming white. In summer, up to 2800 liters per second flow over the seven springs, called Siebenbrünnen. Accompanied by flowing water, the path climbs steeply to Fluesee. This lies on a high plateau and is nestled on one lake side by the massif of Ammertehore. Sheep are grazed here, some of which curiously sniff at the hikers. The view over the village of Lenk and far down the valley is wonderful from Fluesee. While still green at Fluesee, the landscape above Tierberg is rather barren and rocky. Over the Glacier stream bridge it goes towards Tierbergsattel. Tierbergsattel is the highest point of the route. Not to be missed from here is the view of the surrounding mountain lakes and peaks, foremost the side profile of the Gletscherhorn which surprisingly looks like a polished stone from this angle. From here it goes downhill to Rawilseeleni. The Rawilseeleni, cooled by meltwater, invite you to a refreshing swim. Over the former mule track, a connection between Wallis and the Simmental, it goes steeply downhill over the exposed path down the falling rock face from Stiereläeger. Shortly before Iffigenalp the tree line is reached and the path runs bordered by trees to the stage destination.