The Bettlerweg runs from the Parpfienzalp up through the Lorenzital, one of the most peaceful, quiet and lovely places we know. What more is there to say, except maybe that it leads up to the top of the Gulmasteig and the Amatschonjoch and that it is beautiful in either direction. Oh, yes, the flowers are abundant, varied and gorgeous.
1 Lower end of Lorenzital, with path to Niggenkopf on the right. The Parpfienzalp is hidden behind the trees.
2 Starting out up the Bettlerweg
3 Farther on, the cliffs are to the north of the Amatschonjoch.
4 Farther up, the Lorenzital becomes narrower. And a creek runs through it. Or did, at least. Apparently, the valley has suffered much from ice and stone slides. Nature does not look out for what we find to be beautiful.
5 A rest stop beside the creek
6 Narrow path dug into the grass
7 Near the top, a series of zigzags climbs up to the Gulmasteig.
8 There are often Gemsen (mountain goats) off in those rocks. In this picture, they are too small to distinguish.
9 The Lorenzital, especially higher up, is wonderful for flowers, such as these marvellous Enzian.
10 Feld-Kleinenzian
11 In the summer, water frequently washes down rock slides like this one.
12 How green is my Lorenzital!
13 Bright yellow all over
14 Punktierte Enzian
15 Don't know what these are, but they are pretty.
