Engi – Murgsee – Schwarzstöckli (2383m) – Heustock (2383m) – Gufelstock (2435m) – Engi

We parked in Engi and headed along the Mühlebach – lovely to hear the babbling river – and then in just under one hour where we swung left we entered the sunshine.

It was then uphill again, now following the Widersteiner Bach river until we reach Widersteinerfurgglen – a great place to enjoy great views in 2 directions.

And then the it was downhill to the amazingly beautiful Murgsee.

It really is worth to spend a little time here and enjoy the surroundings…

There’s actually 3 Murgsees – we passed by the second Murgsee – the Mittlerer Murgsee.

Reluctantly leaving the lakes we head off towards Murgseefurggel. From here you can shorten this hike and head directly uphill towards Schwarzstöckli – but we headed downhill towards Ober Mürtschen. We think it is worth to take this longer route – it is beautiful.

We turned left again and headed towards Fronalppass – still enjoying the amazing views.

At the pass we turned left and crossed the broad Chüecamm – the clouds were gathering around us!

After reaching Schwarzstöckli (no pictures due to clouds!) we had a choice. We could either head over the row of peaks – Heustock, Chli Hoch and Gufelstock. It is marked blue and white and some care is needed – but not too difficult  – just take care. If you don’t fancy this you can take a safer route lower down – it’s around twice the distance and time.

We decided to head over the peaks – it is fun and the views (even with clouds swirling around) were amazing.

At Gufelstock, it was then time to make the long downhill – all 1600 height meters of it! Although it’s long, it was a lovely hike – grassy meadows and then later through the pine forests.

8 hours later we were back at the start! A long hike – maybe better over 2 days – either way wonderful!