The hike from Urnäsch via Folenweid and Kernenmüli to Waldstatt might not appear very spectacular at first glance. However, people who prefer more secluded trails and have an eye for the beauty of nature will really enjoy this route. A hare may hop across a meadow, deer may graze on the edge of the forest or a red kite may circle above. 

There is no time to get out the camera – the hare is too quick. And the deer are gone before they are in focus, too. The region between Hintereggli and Hinterberg is still the perfect habitat for wild animals. Pristine nature and agriculture coexist in impressive harmony here. The farms are scattered far apart around the gentle hills, with only the hamlet of Krete in Oberwaldstatt more densely populated. This old settlement was first mentioned in the 14th century, when its inhabitants were still serfs or tenants of the bailiff in Schwänberg.   

Image and text: Jolanda Spengler