Wildheuerpfad, hike from Oberaxen to Eggberge (2019/05/30)

Type: Interesting

Description:
For centuries, farmers in the Canton of Uri have harvested hay from the most remote spots in the mountains. The 'Wild Hay Maker Trail' takes its name from this rather risky hay making tradition, still practiced on the steep sides of Rophaien mountain, which occasionally results in fatal accidents. On Ascension Day, I walked from Oberaxen on the 'Wild Hay Maker Trail' to Eggberge. The nice cow herder in Franzenalp told me the path was still closed because of steep snow fields left by avalanches, but, oh well, I went anyway, and yes, the snow fields were quite steep and had me tensing up some, but I made it across safe and sound. The views across Lake Lucerne to the mountains surrounding Uri Rothorn are awesome, I'll totally go on this hike again, though later in the year next time. The 'Wild Hay Maker Trail' isn't safe to walk unless all the snow fields are melted. The path is marked 'closed' at the gondola stations until all snow is gone. I didn't know the trail was closed when I set off, I missed the sign at the gondola station... And indeed, I was faced with five steep steep snow fields on the trail, and crossing them was rather dangerous, so I recommend you contact the Uri Tourism Center to see if the path is open if you're thinking of doing this tour.

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