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On reaching the solitary farm of Underbalm (1551m) you can refill water bottles from a spring-fed pipe. The way leads on to Hinderarni (1459m; 2hrs 10mins) and another dirt road. To the east big snow peaks crowd the horizon above the unseen Susten Pass. The way now curves to the right above the Haslital, through patches of forest and out between pastures again. Losing height wander past a few farms and chalets and come to Reuti (1061m accommodation, refreshments) about 1¼hrs from Hinderarni.

At the entrance to Reuti signposts direct the continuing path across pastures, then into forest where the route becomes steep on the sharp descent to Meiringen which it reaches not far from the cablecar station about 1hr from Reuti.

ROUTE 3

Engstlenalp (1834m) – Tannenalp (1974m) – Melchsee-Frutt (1902m)

Start Engstlenalp (1834m) Distance 7km (one way) Height gain 140m Height loss 72m Grade 1–2 Time 1½–2hrs Location West of Engstlenalp Accommodation There’s no shortage of accommodation, including dormitory beds, although some of the hotels are at the upper end of the price scale. For current details visit www.melchsee-frutt.ch.

This popular walk is not too demanding, but visually delightful. It begins by using the initial section of ssss1, then crosses the northwestern wall of the Gental to enter a high, gently sloping pastureland that leads down to the small resort of Melchsee-Frutt. Down there the valley has patches of limestone pavement and a rich alpine flora. There are two lakes in the pastureland, and the small alp village of Tannenalp. A choice of routes will return you to Engstlenalp.