Starting point and destination of this 48km hiking loop is Wergenstein. One is not only close to pristine flora, but also to a rich fauna: the Safien-Rheinwald region between Piz Beverin and Alp Alperschäli is populated by a large ibex colony with 380 animals. If you are lucky, you can observe male and female ibex and their young. The route zig-zags through naturpark Beverin up and down around the Bruschghorn and is at times quiet demanding.

This route maximizes scrambling to hiking ratio like no other I can think of in California's High Sierra. You get 5(!) classic routes for the price of one approach!

1) Start at Saddlebag Lake, hike/jog to the base of North Peak's North Couloir (AI2-3), climb it. Crampons/ice tools are required. Summit the mountain and stash the gear somewhere safe, or continue on with all the gear.