18.9.18 Via Alpina: Sargans - Weisstannen

Now the time has come and the first part of my break starts. After a wonderful farewell party with all my colleagues from Zuger Kantonsspital, I handed over the party location in the morning, packed my backpack at home, and shortly after twelve o'clock I took the train to Sargans. At this point, I have to thank Anne for valuable tips. She is an experienced Jacobsway traveler, a former colleague, and she told me that my backpack should not weigh more than ten kilos. That's exactly how heavy mine is, and that's all I want to carry... So I started off towards Weisstannental via Sargans and Mels. It drizzles a little in between, but generally the sunshine prevails. The initial climb is steep and then the hiking trail winds its way back into the valley. Magnificent, and suddenly there are 4 chamois in front of me. That's definitely a wow moment. After a good 3 hours, 13 km, and 700 meters of ascent, I arrive in Weisstannen. I really enjoyed the first day on the Via Alpina, I got used to the backpack, and I'm looking forward to everything else. I have already reserved a room in advance at the Hotel Gemse, which turned out to be a good decision. Everything is closed here today, a couple from the canton of Fribourg is also still here, and the owner of the house is cooking simple Cordon Bleu for us!!! My room has a balcony where I peacefully end the evening....