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Gandstock hike - September

A dayhike around Gandstock, southeast of Zurich, organized by D-MTEC (the Department in which I sit). A beautiful day! Hike began at ~5,200' at the top of a cable car, and climbed up and down as we circled Gandstock peak, reaching maximum ~7,200' at the Berglimatsee pass. 7.14 miles, 4h55 total. Full story at https://davidkotz.org/2019/09/14/gandstock-hike/.
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  • Luftseilbahn Kies-Mettmen

    Luftseilbahn Kies-Mettmen

  • At the top of the Luftseilbahn Kies-Mettmen

    At the top of the Luftseilbahn Kies-Mettmen

  • Stausee Garichti (reservoir) at the beginning of the D-MTEC hike to Gandstock.

    Stausee Garichti (reservoir) at the beginning of the D-MTEC hike to Gandstock.

  • D-MTEC hike to Gandstock, Switzerland

    D-MTEC hike to Gandstock, Switzerland

  • Rock climbers enjoy some of the larger boulders alongside the trail to Gandstock.

    Rock climbers enjoy some of the larger boulders alongside the trail to Gandstock.

  • A viewpoint alongside the trail to Gandstock

    A viewpoint alongside the trail to Gandstock

  • The cliffs opposite the valley and the town of Schwanden.

    The cliffs opposite the valley and the town of Schwanden.

  • The peak of Gros Karpf at left, and a range of other peaks beyond, seen beyond the reservoir where we started.

    The peak of Gros Karpf at left, and a range of other peaks beyond, seen beyond the reservoir where we started.

  • Rugged trail conditions around Gandstock.

    Rugged trail conditions around Gandstock.

  • The blue trail around Gandstock follows the contour around a gravelly corner.

    The blue trail around Gandstock follows the contour around a gravelly corner.

  • The blue trail around Gandstock follows the contour, as do the paths formed by grazing cows.

    The blue trail around Gandstock follows the contour, as do the paths formed by grazing cows.

  • The trail around Gandstock overlooks the valley with the towns of Schwanden and Glarus, and in the distance, the flatter country and Zurich.

    The trail around Gandstock overlooks the valley with the towns of Schwanden and Glarus, and in the distance, the flatter country and Zurich.

  • A small tarn along the backside trail of Gandstock.

    A small tarn along the backside trail of Gandstock.

  • The striking ridgeline of Mittaghorn comes into view as we traverse the east side of Gandstock.

    The striking ridgeline of Mittaghorn comes into view as we traverse the east side of Gandstock.

  • A busy bumblebee in one of the many blue flowers along the trail.

    A busy bumblebee in one of the many blue flowers along the trail.

  • Approaching the pass from east side of Gandstock.

    Approaching the pass from east side of Gandstock.

  • The group pauses at the pass on the south slope of Gandstock, with its peak behind.

    The group pauses at the pass on the south slope of Gandstock, with its peak behind.

  • Reflections in Berglimatsee, a lovely small pond on the pass to the south of Gandstock.

    Reflections in Berglimatsee, a lovely small pond on the pass to the south of Gandstock.

  • Reflections in Berglimatsee, a lovely small pond on the pass to the south of Gandstock.

    Reflections in Berglimatsee, a lovely small pond on the pass to the south of Gandstock.

  • Gandfurggele, the bump at left, and Charenstock peak, with Gros Karpf at right. View from the Berglimatsee pass on the south side of Gandstock.

    Gandfurggele, the bump at left, and Charenstock peak, with Gros Karpf at right. View from the Berglimatsee pass on the south side of Gandstock.

  • View from Berglimattsee pass, with the peak of Gandstock at right.

    View from Berglimattsee pass, with the peak of Gandstock at right.

  • View from the Berglimatsee pass on the south side of Gandstock. L to R: Gros Karpf, Bifertenstock, Todi, Clariden.

    View from the Berglimatsee pass on the south side of Gandstock. L to R: Gros Karpf, Bifertenstock, Todi, Clariden.

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    Approaching the pass from east side of Gandstock.
    The group pauses at the pass on the south slope of Gandstock, with its peak behind.
    Reflections in Berglimatsee, a lovely small pond on the pass to the south of Gandstock.