Mountain Hike over the Risete

Pale limestone cliffs, a small upland moor and the panoramic Risete ridge characterise this demanding circular hike from Gfellen. The long ascent climbs to around 1,820 m, with ropes and chains securing some sections.

It is only a few steps from the Gfellen PostBus stop to the Bergrestaurant Gfellen, where the circular hike begins. Via Gfelleschilt, the trail climbs into the Riesetewald and continues up to Alp Risete. The alpine hut is a protected heritage building; beyond it, the mountain trail steepens and leads towards the pale limestone cliffs of the Risete ridge. Some sections are secured with ropes and chains.

Near Stäfeliflue, the route reaches its highest point at around 1,820 m. The summit itself lies off the trail. At the level of Blaue Tosse stand a summit cross and summit logbook; the exposed setting offers sweeping views across the Lucerne Pre-Alps. Below the cross lies a small upland moor dotted with mountain pines. Chamois and ibex can be spotted along the Risete ridge.

The descent leads via Älpeli and Mittlisthütte back into the forest. Towards the end, the first houses of Hintergfellen come into view before the route returns to the Bergrestaurant Gfellen after just over four hours.