Italy and Switzerland...Day 13: Hiking to Lobhornhutte and Sulwald...

Tuesday started off with a nice six mile run for me down the valley.  This is literally one of my very favorite things to do ever.  It was so beautiful and I really enjoyed my solo time in the valley.  I managed to take a few pictures along the way.

It was another beautiful-clear day

I ran on part of the Jungfrau Marathon course.  Mark my word I will run that marathon one day.  I will.

The must have adorable church that is located in all of the villages.  This one is definitely a special one for us.  We have heard the long, loud church bells and it does not get any better.

After breakfast, we walked to the cable car to take it from Lauterbrunnen to Grutschalp to start the trek to the Lobhornhutte.  

We were, or course, greeted by the cows as soon as we started the trek.

I never tire of hearing the cow bells

We we went by this stretch last year, the waterfall was flowing and we used umbrellas to keep from getting soaked.

Deciding which way to get to Lobhornhutte.  We decided on the path that would have us get the climbing out of the way in the beginning.

Starting our climb up with the wild flowers

No matter how many times I see it, the greenery in Switzerland always amazes me.

The view approaching Lobhornhutte.  A pretty spectacular view, right?

The view from Lobhornhutte.  You can see Wengen across the valley

Lobhornhutte is always open for hikers to spend the night or grab a meal.  The staff was so nice to interact with.  I guess if you work in this beautiful area, what do you have to be upset about.  

Wine, cider, and views.  I am not sure that it can get much better.  The cider bottle was very adorable.

Happy hikers and hutte guests.  It seemed that everyone was ordering the cider, so Ken had to try it.  

Panoramic view of Lobhorn

We left Lobhornhutte after enjoying some delicious goulash soup.  We bought a postcard as a souvenir and started the hike down to Sulwald.  We were both so glad that we had finally made the hike up to Lobhornhutte!

More Swiss beauty

My favorite little farm on the way to Sulwald.  We got to see the cows this time and they were so cute.

There's Sulwald Stubli!

Sadly, there were no dandelions to roll around in this time.

The Sulwald-Isenfluh cable car.  We ended up riding it back down to Isenfluh.

I really do love Sulwald Stubli.  I cannot get enough of this place!

Loving our time in Sulwald.  We were sad about leaving this adorable place.

Watching the scenery on the cable car.  My heart did race on the ride down.

Some of the scenery on the hike down.

A great game of kick the pine cone down the trail.  We can make anything fun.

A baby cow friend

Hotel Staubbach on the left.  

We enjoyed our list dinner in Lauterbrunnen at Weid Stubli which is located in Camping Jungfrau.  We were both going to eat light, but both decided to get our favorite Swiss dishes instead.  Ken enjoyed a Rosti and I enjoyed some delicious fondue.  We met two British couples that were seated next to us and they enjoyed talking with us and asking us about trip.  We always meet the nicest British people while in Europe.  They always give us great recommendations for future trips.  

After dinner, we walked back to the hotel to enjoy some time on our patio all while cracking open the champagne that we received as a gift from the hotel for Ken's birthday.

Hotel Staubbach always takes such great care of us!

Cheers!

We decided to go for one last walk through the valley before calling it a night.  We ended up walking back through Camping Jungfrau and got one final view of Staubbach Falls.  

Weid Stubli at night.  Such a cute place!

We wrapped up the evening hanging out with Adam at Hotel Staubbach.  We absolutely adore this guy and he made our stay so enjoyable.  Until next time Adam!