Only a few take on the challenge of climbing all seven Churfirsten in a single day.

The intrepid start early in the morning in Starkenbach (890 m), with the goal of receiving the well-deserved "Kaiserroute Finisher Glass" on the Chäserrugg after about 3,600 m of ascent and almost 30 kilometers of distance.*

The gentle start of the hike through the forest and over the lush grassy ridge to the first peak, the Selun (2'204 m), is the perfect start for this special day. Then the hike continues towards Frümsel (2'266 m): a steep spike, short but intense. Once at the top, it's time for breakfast with a unique view. In the far distance you can now already recognize the day's destination, but in between there are still some exciting and varied peaks. The path between the individual Churfirsten leads over impressive karst fields, past rocks and cows, which graze comfortably and radiate a soothing calm.
The wide ridge of the Brisi (2,277 m) is steep and long. If you are on touring skis in winter, you should definitely visit this peak with snow. On the Brisi, it is worthwhile to look towards the west, to the start of the hike. Half of the tour is already done here!

The second part of the hike is now a bit more intense, but this is mitigated by the constantly great panorama. The sporty descent from the Brisi is the optimal preparation for the technically most demanding of all Churfirsten: the Zuestoll (2,234 m). An alpine hiking trail leads to its summit, and once at the top, the Selun is finally further away than the destination, the Chäserrugg.
The way up to the Schibenstoll (2'234 m) is long and exhausting. Once at the top, you enjoy the view with the comforting certainty that the last two Churfirsten only require one more ascent thanks to a connecting grade. On the way through the Gluri valley towards the saddle (2,045 m) you hike through untouched nature and may even see a few ibexes sunbathing. On your right, the rock face of the Schibenstoll, which is 70 meters lower in altitude, always shows exactly how far it is to the summit of the Hinterrugg (2,306 m). Unlike the already conquered Churfirsten, you will enjoy the view of the refreshing Walensee early on during the ascent to Hinterrugg. The closer you get to the second last peak, the more majestic the view of the surrounding mountains becomes.

The summit building of Herzog & de Meuron is only a stone's throw away and you can really enjoy the "finish" from Hinterrugg to Chäserrugg. It's done and you belong to the circle of "Kaiserroute finishers".

*Finisher glass for Challenge participants on Peak Hunter

Take part in the Challenge 7 Churfirsten - Kaiserroute on Peak Hunter and receive the "finisher glass" with a drink on the Chäserrugg as a gift.

To do this, open the Peak Hunter app on your smartphone before the start of the hike and select the Challenge 7 Churfirsten - Kaiserroute. This way, each of the seven peaks will be registered and you will receive the well-deserved finisher's glass with a drink in the summit restaurant after completing the Challenge on the Chäserrugg.
Please note that the glass is only available on presentation of the completed challenge on the day of the hike during the opening hours of the summit restaurant.


Start Starkenbach
Destination Chäserrugg
Hiking time approx. 12 h
Length approx. 30 km
Height difference approx. 5'800 m
Difficulty alpine hiking (T4)
Rest at the summit restaurant Chäserrugg
Highlight Finisher price to the valley ticket
Only suitable for sporty and very experienced hikers.


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