September 2022 – Sota Blog HB9FVK

The plan for today was to activate two summits in the Canton Obwalden. The easy one is HB/OW-010, just by the Cable Car and some steps to the top. But first i wanted to activate HB/OW-027. From the Cable Car Station you have to hike down to Eisee. From there it’s a nice hike up to Arnihaaggen. There is plenty space to setup an antenna. Later i went down to Eisee Restaurant to get a refreshment. Bach to Rothorn i took the Chair Lift.

Total distance: 2824 m
Total climbing: 209 m

Download file: arnihaagenow027.gpx

Each side of the Brienzer Rothorn claim it’s our Summit, Lucerne and Berne. But the summit itself lies in a three canton corner and the Peak belongs to Obwald. The Rothorn is easy accessibly by Public Transport and a Cable Car. A short walk brings you to the summit. During Wintertime this is well know spot for Sports.

Total distance: 359 m
Total climbing: 58 m

Download file: brienzerrothornow010.gpx

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

My planing for today was to activate Chingstuel, near the Brünig Pass. The summit can be reached via Cable Car and 70 minutes hike, rated T3 according SAC. At the station i asked for tickets, Sorry, but the Cable Car does not work today, coma back tomorrow. Well i didn’t calculated with that one, since the Swiss Rail App told me, all okay. Since i was going back to Lucerne, i decided to activate Sonnebergwald, instead. By public transport i got to Kriens, where the hike starts. You may go up by a Retro Funicular, The schedule for today was not my friend, therefore i had to hike to the summit. At the beginning of the hike you get some nice stairs, later it’s a nice trail, T1, no problems. At the top you see the top station of the funicular. From there it’s still 2km to go. The activation is flat surrounded by high trees. Easy to setup an antenna. Happy SOTA.