Our weekend in «Heidiland»
Experience ...
... You can be sure of a varied climbing experience on the CLiiMBER climbing tower on Prodalp in Flumserberg. Over 100 climbing stations are embedded in the three-storey, crystal-shaped tower. And each floor offers 30 different, originally designed climbing stations with varying designs and levels of difficulty. The course sequence is flexible, so you and your children can decide which route to take. You can increase the level of difficulty up to the 3rd floor to a lofty 15 metres at your own discretion. Children from the age of 4 can try their hand at the CLiiMBERwall and take on scrambling tours on the MiniCLiiMBER up to a height of 1.40 metres. The self-belay system ensures that everyone gets safely back to the ground.
CLiiMBER, until 22 October 2017, from 10 am to 4.45 pm. Prodalp-Express gondola lift until 22 October, Mon to Fri from 8 am to 12 pm and 1.15 pm to 4.45 pm; Sat/Sun and 8 July to 13 August and 30 September to 22 October from 8 am to 4.45 pm. Children/teenagers between 1.30 m and 1.40 m are only admitted if accompanied by an adult. Price example for a 13-year-old: 3 hours climbing Fr. 19.-, incl. cable car there and back Fr. 27.-.
Further information: www. flumserberg.ch > Climbing > Opening times and tariffs
... The Floomzer toboggan run on the Flumserberg is a thrilling experience. Through tunnels, over bridges, curves, waves and roundabouts, you ride in modern and child-safe coasters at speeds of up to 40 km/h from the Chrüz mountain station at 1600 metres above sea level on the two-kilometre-long run down to Tannenboden 250 metres below. The railway is open in all weathers. And there are unlimited rides every day from 10 am to 12 noon.
Start: Chrüz mountain station, finish: cable car valley station. Open: Floomzer toboggan run and Chrüz chairlift until 22 October 2017 from 10 am to 5 pm. Details on prices at www.flumserberg.ch > Summer > Tobogganing > Tariffs .
Enjoy ...
... Quinten lies at the foot of the steep Churfirsten mountains on a small promontory in Lake Walen. The mighty mountain range protects this village with its 50 or so inhabitants from the cold north winds. Grapes grow in this almost Mediterranean climate, as well as figs, kiwis and other tropical fruits. The car-free village at 434 metres above sea level can only be reached on foot or by boat. The hiking trail that starts in Weesen and crosses the Walensee Riviera just above water level is popular and accessible almost all year round. It is partly carved into the rock and partly leads through tunnels. Later on, the trail climbs quite steeply, and surefootedness is required on the descent. After around three and a half hours, you will reach Quinten with its two restaurants Seehus and Schifflände.
Hike Weesen-Quinten: Length 10.5 km, ascent/descent 487 m each.
www.seehusquinten.ch; www.schifflaende.eu; www.walenseeschiff.ch
... Lake Walen is not one of the warmest lakes, but it is also an inviting place to linger by the water. For example, at the Lago Mio bathing area just outside Weesen on the road to Quinten, with sunbathing lawns, WC, open-air shower, restaurant with sun terrace, barbecue pits right on the lakeshore, beach volleyball court, boat hire. Access to the lake is via stone steps. Or at Betlis, a facility with sunbathing lawns, shady trees, benches, WC, barbecue areas directly on the lakeshore, access to the lake via stone steps. And in Weesen itself there is the Flihorn natural bathing beach. It is located on the delta of the Flybach stream, has pebble beaches and a small island, sunbathing lawns, raft with slide, changing rooms and WC, barbecue area directly on the lakeshore.
These three bathing areas are open to the public and accessible free of charge at all times. Lago Mio: The restaurant is open from mid-March to the end of October. lago-mio.ch. Betlis: The road to Betlis has only one lane and is open at certain times.
Overnight stay ...
... From Flums you head into the Schilstal valley to Alp Lauiboden with the Mulchenhütte, simple accommodation for up to six people. You sleep with woollen blankets on the straw, water is only available outside at the well except in the toilet, petrol lamps provide light, and cooking is done on a nostalgic cooker. You can buy cheese, butter and milk from the alpine herds.
Prices: Flat rate excl. visitor's tax Fr. 70/night, from 3 nights Fr. 60/night. Open until mid-September. Arrival by car (only with permit) or on foot from the Maschgenkamm mountain station. www. flumserberg.ch > Accommodation > Farm holidays
... A similarly simple alternative is the Wildmannlihütte on the Alp Wildenberg on the Kleinberg, which you can also reach from Flums. You sleep in your own sleeping bag in a simple mattress dormitory for up to nine people. There is only cold water and a wood-fired cooker. You can buy fresh alpine produce directly from the alpine dairyman.
Price: flat rate excl. visitor's tax Fr. 70.-/night, from 3 nights Fr. 60.00/night. The rent is valid from and until 11 am. Open: until mid-September. Arrival is possible by car as well as on foot.
www. flumserberg.ch > Accommodation > Farm holidays