Stein (SG) - Amden via the Alpenpanorama Weg

For ease of description, the following symbols are used
R sign: Yellow sign with a hiker pictogram
W sign: Sign or diamond with the annotation Wanderweg
Sign No. 3: Yellow sign with green sticker No. 3.
Sign No. 22: Yellow multi-directional sign with green sticker No. 22.

(S) From the Ochsen hotel, head south until you reach the first road on the right. Sign W.

(1) Take Stigenstrasse to Geissboden. Sign No. 3.

(2) Turn left onto Geissboden Weg and quickly reach the Dürrenbach stream. Do not cross the bridge; stay on the left bank. Follow this tamed stream with its countless waterfalls for a long time. Gradually move away from it and arrive at an intersection. Sign No. 3.

(3) Continue climbing up the Schärswald valley, crossing a marshy area until you reach Schönebode. Signpost No. 3.

(4) Follow the directions on signpost No. 3 and you will soon reach the Vorderhöhi mountain pasture. Signpost No. 3. Head south-west and descend along a small road to the start of a ski lift.

(5) Leave the road and turn right onto a balcony path to Hütlisbode. The trail then heads north, continue towards Furgglen until you reach a junction. Signpost No. 3.

(6) Ignore the path on the left and continue north until you reach another intersection. Signpost No. 3.

(7) Follow this pleasant path facing the Masttstogg until you reach a crossroads at Hinder Höhi. Signpost No. 3.

(8) Quickly return to the road that descends to Strichboden. Sign No. 3.

(9) At the crossroads in Strichboden, continue straight ahead and go to the Niederschlag mountain station (chairlift down to Amden). Sign No. 3.

(10) Pass the ski lift ticket office. From signpost No. 3, begin the descent towards Amden, alternating between grassy slopes and small road crossings. Follow the signs and you will arrive at Durschlegistrasse in Amden. Signpost No. 3.

(11) After a lovely view of Lake Walen, you will quickly reach Dorfstrasse. Signpost No. 3.

(12) Head east, go up Dorfstrasse until you reach the Hotel Sonne. (E)

• Green sticker No. 3 Alpenpanorama Weg
• ? Yellow signposts: Alpine panorama trail sticker No. 3. Excellent signposting with numerous signs along the entire route.
• ? Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.
• ? Several restaurants along the route.
• ? Accommodation in Amden: Hotel Sonne
• ? A few drinking fountains along the route, but the water is not always drinkable.
• ? Transport: Timetables
• ? Weather: before setting off, check Swiss Weather or Météo Blue
• ? Alpine pastures: You will cross many alpine pastures, where farmers are very cooperative with hikers. Please respect the paths that pass through their properties. Don't forget to close gates behind you.

• Stein
• Mattstock
• Amden
• Walensee