Leave no trace if you do not want wild camping to be banned. This means: do not light a fire in such wild places. Your fire did last what? 10 minutes since there was no wood. And your traces are there for several years!
Lighting fire is allowed ins Switzerland as long as it is not a protected zone and there is no fire ban ... So that won't be a reason why camping would be banned, since a camping ban would not affect the fire situation
Nice video! But the fire making part, sorry that's a no-go. You talk about pure nature and "never ever leave thrash behind", but by making fire you're actually one of those that will lead to strictly forbidding wild camping in even more areas.
Hmmm.. you're not the first one to point this out. What exactly is the problem with making a small fire like this? In many parts of the world natural fires are an essential part of the ecosystem, like with the bush fires in Africa. So I think nature can cope quite well with fires in the long term. For me it's one of the most natural things to cook over the fire. What would you suggest, would it be better to bring a gas cooker next time?
Hello @@TheMegaMatt! Some sort of cooker would be the preferable option. I also enjoy a nice fire to seat around, but this should be done only on designated areas (at least in the alps and other natural areas in Europe). It's part of the "leave no trace" mentality . lnt.org/why/7-principles/
@@TheMegaMatt Hey I really loved your video but I was thinking the same thing as @crekev pointead out. In my opinion making a fire "violates" the rule "no trace" because it's very easy to identify where a fire was done. In my opinion a better way to preserve the place would be indeed to bring a gas cooker.
Thank you, try Google Earth to explore and avoid any protected areas and stay above the tree line. This map here will show you protected areas: map.geo.admin.ch/?topic=bafu&lang=de&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-grau&layers_opacity=0.75,0.75,0.6&X=188526.42&Y=641323.27&zoom=2&catalogNodes=766,767,784,798,804,806&layers=ch.bafu.bundesinventare-vogelreservate,ch.bafu.bundesinventare-jagdbanngebiete,ch.bazl.einschraenkungen-drohnen&layers_visibility=true,true,false
Matt is right! His map is not quite complete though. You need to add the layers "Wildruhezonen" and "Moorlandschaften" to be sure you avoid areas that are off limits (just type those words in the search bar and then tick the corresponding layers) :)
Dankä für das tolli Video! 😃 Han mich grad vor paar Täg entschiede, die Wanderig zur Saxerlücke z‘mache. Du hesch erwähnt, dass wild campiere bald verbote wird sii det. Isch es denn jetzt scho nüme erlaubt? 😢 Isch würkli schad, wie Lüüt so achtlos mit de Natur umgönd. Wär aber voll schön, wemmer glich no chönt wild campiere det. 😃❤
Hoi Tina, nei ich han niä vomene offizielle Verbot ghört. Solangs über dä Baumgrenze isch und nöd innerhalb vomene Schutzgebiet, söts keis Problem si. Wünsch dir viel Spass 😃
Hallo Tina, im Alpstein isches nöd erlaubt zum wildcampiere. Au ned oberhalb de Baumgrenze. De Kanton cha da selber bestimme. Wildcampiere hät leider sehr zuegno ide letschde zwei Johr (dank so Videos) ... mer macht mittlerwiile meh degege. Du chasch aber zum biispiel im Fählesee hinde bim Buur fröge, döt dörfsch direkt am See uf de Wiese zelte. Isch sowieso weniger gföhrlich als ufem Grat. Bitte informieret eu alli guet - bevor ihr los gönd.
You'll see it 😉 as soon as there are only few shrubs left but no trees anymore. It's usually somewhere around 2000m (1600m - 2400m). Remember that wildcamping is also only allowed outside of protected nature zones: map.geo.admin.ch/?bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&topic=wildruhezonen&zoom=0.8290584244166619&lang=de&catalogNodes=1308&layers=ch.bafu.wrz-jagdbanngebiete_select,ch.bafu.wrz-wildruhezonen_portal&E=2649007.23&N=1188979.06
Great video! I have also done some wild camping close to there last year. Where did you get the information from the wild camping being banned there? Do you know when the ban will start?
Hi Jean, it's about a 45 - 60 min walk from the cable car. The ants where no issue at all, it was just a single anthill, something I thought was cool to film. Cheers
Saly, es isch sehr eifach zfindä uf dä Kretä oberhalb vo dä Saxerluckä in Richtig Staubern. Het es paar verschiedeni Spots wo sichs eignet, und diä sind eifach z erkenne. Bitzli explorä ghört ja au no dezue ;-) Hoffe das hilft eu witer
Depends on your gear. You would definitely need some warm equipment and maybe even snowshoes etc. Could be an awesome adventure well equipped and a nightmare if not 😂🤷🏼♂️ maybe check some webcams in the region before you start
Hey Matt! Ich würd gerne im September einen Roadtrip in die Schweiz machen und auch das ein odere andere Mal wild Zelten. Kannst du mir irgendwie den genauen Spot von eurem Zeltplatz schicken? Weist du noch andere Orte in der Schweiz wo man wild Zelten kann? Liebe Grüße aus Österreich :)
Hi, das tönt nach einem coolen trip 👌 Der Spot ist zwischen der Route von Bollenwees nach Staubern via Saxerlücke oder umgekehrt. Hat einige Spots auf dieser Route, die sich eignen und kaum zu verfehlen sind. Der Alpstein bietet noch ganz viele weitere traumhafte Spots, am besten einfach ein bisschen exploren 😃 Grundsätzlich darf nur ausserhalb von Schutzzonen und überhalb der Baumgrenze wild campiert werden. Hat aber genug Möglichkeiten. September könnte ev. schon bisschen frisch sein 😉 viel Spass
If you want this kind of wild camping to still be possible, don't bring drones, don't post the location on social media, don't light fires, be as quiet as possible, respect the nature around you.
This is a great video Matt! I am looking for a hiking spot, as I am coming to Switzerland in three weeks. I have a bad leg from a military parachute accident years ago... you mentioned there is a cable car that will take me close to the top here? Do you know the name of the cable car? I can hike still- but just have to consider "easier" hikes because of my leg... thanks for the info and again- a GREAT video! Cheers, Justin from Canada
Wow, crazy video! Are those camp spots open in mid-late October ? I have the proper tent and bags for sub zero camping. Looks like you might need microspikes or crampons to get up there.
Wo isch das gnau woner da camped hend? Ich und es paar Kollege wend das im Summer au mache und eue Ort gseht mega geil us. Natürlich lönd mer denn kei Abfall zrugg 😇
Bad news: camping in Alpstein was already illegal long time ago, but now with idiots who even lit up fires (because so romantic and so welcome on social media), the ban will be enforced soon. The situation especially around Saxer Lücke is well known and an open secret, so don't be surprised if soon police starts visiting all the campers up there to hand out fines.
heyy, I really really want to wild camp here (and also other possible places in switzerland). But the rules are so unclear and uncertain? like how to you sharply define a tree line? and also how do i find the owner of the land to seek permission? can you suggest some places where i can do this? or some reddit group or any community resource?
Hi Saurabh, yes the rules are a bit vague. But it's more a common sense thing and about respecting nature and landowners. You will see when you are above the tree line, and if you are in a remote location away from housings, barns and grazing cattle, you usually don't have to worry too much about permission of the land owner. I usually look for suitable spots on Google Maps and Maps of Switzerland, which even shows zones where it is strictly forbidden to wildcamp. The search is part of the exploring experience. I wouldn't know of any groups or community but I am sure you can find something on google. Otherwise a very cool way to explore Swiss Mountains is visiting any of the SAC cabins: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-huetten/ It's basic and rustic for an affordable price. I love these cabins. Hope this helps. Here the link to the Maps of Switzerland: map.geo.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en&topic=ech&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.swisstopo.zeitreihen,ch.bfs.gebaeude_wohnungs_register,ch.bav.haltestellen-oev,ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege,ch.astra.wanderland-sperrungen_umleitungen,ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-paerke_nationaler_bedeutung,ch.bafu.fauna-vernetzungsachsen_national,ch.bafu.wrz-jagdbanngebiete_select,ch.bafu.bundesinventare-vogelreservate&layers_opacity=1,1,1,0.8,0.8,0.85,1,1,0.75&layers_visibility=false,false,false,false,false,true,true,true,true&layers_timestamp=18641231,,,,,,,,&E=2653569.98&N=1177674.39&zoom=2.725860502588308&catalogNodes=457,532,599,639,653
@@TheMegaMatt thanks, valuable, does the linked map showing that for example above Interlaken you cannot set up a tent on Brienzergrat but it is possible at the west side, above the lake (Niederhorn)? Thank you
@TheMegaMatt It was stunning clip sharing valuable tips as well. Would be grateful if you could share pin location of pitching tent that would help us in our sooner trip. Thank you :))))
Super Video! aber füüre so das de bode nüd abbechunnt (bode besser schütze). De bode brucht mehreri jahrzähnt zum sich erhole. Stell der vor jede würd eifach es für mache wie alles usgseht
Leave no trace if you do not want wild camping to be banned. This means: do not light a fire in such wild places. Your fire did last what? 10 minutes since there was no wood. And your traces are there for several years!
Fire isn't going to harm the natural environment, to me, if you do it responsibly and then cover the ashes a bit, no problem.
@@user-gw2zn9qk7g Leave No Trace camping generally discourages lighting fires. I've been to this location, there are no fire pits.
Lighting fire is allowed ins Switzerland as long as it is not a protected zone and there is no fire ban ... So that won't be a reason why camping would be banned, since a camping ban would not affect the fire situation
Fire damage is gone in little to no time forests grow back incredibly quickly and fires are beneficial to ground
Camping and flying drones is banned in the whole Alpstein region but unfortunately most people ignore it
You're totally right, it's because of people like you lighting fucking fire in the wild that wild camping is getting forbidden.
Awesome videography of a beautiful landscape!
Why is this so underrated?!?! This video deserve more views!!
Yeah this is absolutely beautiful. Deserves way for views 👌
Amazing. Thanks man. Paul 🙏🇬🇧
Thank you 😃
Thanks Matt for the deep words, spoke right to my heart! (the get to the top part, not the trash warning).
😂oooh Thomy, what a joy to hear 😂
Hi nice video , I’m loving wild camping’s, what drone you using in this video?
Hi, thank you! 😁 I used the mavic2pro
one of my dream.thanks guys
Welocome back !
Nice video! But the fire making part, sorry that's a no-go. You talk about pure nature and "never ever leave thrash behind", but by making fire you're actually one of those that will lead to strictly forbidding wild camping in even more areas.
Hmmm.. you're not the first one to point this out. What exactly is the problem with making a small fire like this? In many parts of the world natural fires are an essential part of the ecosystem, like with the bush fires in Africa. So I think nature can cope quite well with fires in the long term. For me it's one of the most natural things to cook over the fire. What would you suggest, would it be better to bring a gas cooker next time?
Hello @@TheMegaMatt! Some sort of cooker would be the preferable option.
I also enjoy a nice fire to seat around, but this should be done only on designated areas (at least in the alps and other natural areas in Europe). It's part of the "leave no trace" mentality .
lnt.org/why/7-principles/
@@TheMegaMatt Hey I really loved your video but I was thinking the same thing as @crekev pointead out. In my opinion making a fire "violates" the rule "no trace" because it's very easy to identify where a fire was done. In my opinion a better way to preserve the place would be indeed to bring a gas cooker.
@@TheFannta hello, glad you liked the video and thanks for your feedback 😃 will do next time 👍
@@TheFannta you can cover a fire like this pretty easy, and its good for the soil.
Hi Matt! Awesome video, thanks for sharing! My friend and I are going wild camping in Swiss alps in July. Any tips on finding cool spots like this?
Thank you, try Google Earth to explore and avoid any protected areas and stay above the tree line. This map here will show you protected areas: map.geo.admin.ch/?topic=bafu&lang=de&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-grau&layers_opacity=0.75,0.75,0.6&X=188526.42&Y=641323.27&zoom=2&catalogNodes=766,767,784,798,804,806&layers=ch.bafu.bundesinventare-vogelreservate,ch.bafu.bundesinventare-jagdbanngebiete,ch.bazl.einschraenkungen-drohnen&layers_visibility=true,true,false
Matt is right! His map is not quite complete though. You need to add the layers "Wildruhezonen" and "Moorlandschaften" to be sure you avoid areas that are off limits (just type those words in the search bar and then tick the corresponding layers) :)
the scenery is spectacular
Dankä für das tolli Video! 😃 Han mich grad vor paar Täg entschiede, die Wanderig zur Saxerlücke z‘mache. Du hesch erwähnt, dass wild campiere bald verbote wird sii det. Isch es denn jetzt scho nüme erlaubt? 😢 Isch würkli schad, wie Lüüt so achtlos mit de Natur umgönd. Wär aber voll schön, wemmer glich no chönt wild campiere det. 😃❤
Hoi Tina, nei ich han niä vomene offizielle Verbot ghört. Solangs über dä Baumgrenze isch und nöd innerhalb vomene Schutzgebiet, söts keis Problem si. Wünsch dir viel Spass 😃
@@TheMegaMatt Super, dankä viel mal! Freu mich voll druf! 😁
Hallo Tina, im Alpstein isches nöd erlaubt zum wildcampiere. Au ned oberhalb de Baumgrenze. De Kanton cha da selber bestimme. Wildcampiere hät leider sehr zuegno ide letschde zwei Johr (dank so Videos) ... mer macht mittlerwiile meh degege. Du chasch aber zum biispiel im Fählesee hinde bim Buur fröge, döt dörfsch direkt am See uf de Wiese zelte. Isch sowieso weniger gföhrlich als ufem Grat.
Bitte informieret eu alli guet - bevor ihr los gönd.
I want to wild camp in Switzerland. But what is 'above the tree line' exactly?
You'll see it 😉 as soon as there are only few shrubs left but no trees anymore. It's usually somewhere around 2000m (1600m - 2400m). Remember that wildcamping is also only allowed outside of protected nature zones: map.geo.admin.ch/?bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&topic=wildruhezonen&zoom=0.8290584244166619&lang=de&catalogNodes=1308&layers=ch.bafu.wrz-jagdbanngebiete_select,ch.bafu.wrz-wildruhezonen_portal&E=2649007.23&N=1188979.06
Great video!
I have also done some wild camping close to there last year. Where did you get the information from the wild camping being banned there? Do you know when the ban will start?
Hi, we got the information from some locals. I don't know if it has already been implemented. However a drone ban is in place now.
@@TheMegaMatt Good to know, thanks!
Wowowowow. Beautiful!
Thank you 😃
Hi guys, awesome video! so, how far do you have to walk after getting off the cable car? and also, what's up with the ants? 😅
Hi Jean, it's about a 45 - 60 min walk from the cable car. The ants where no issue at all, it was just a single anthill, something I thought was cool to film. Cheers
@@TheMegaMatt Thank you! We'll be there in 16 days 🙂
Chasch no koordinate oder so fo üchem spot gä?
Saly, es isch sehr eifach zfindä uf dä Kretä oberhalb vo dä Saxerluckä in Richtig Staubern. Het es paar verschiedeni Spots wo sichs eignet, und diä sind eifach z erkenne. Bitzli explorä ghört ja au no dezue ;-) Hoffe das hilft eu witer
Very nice and short video around the Alpstein (I love it), thanks for showing us your impressions! Greetings vom the black forest in Germany!
Thank you, glad you like it 😃
Very motivating......thank you!
Could Someone tell me more about the exact camping place. i would really like to go there?
This video was shot so beautiful
Thank you so much 😃 glad you like it!
Would you recommend doing this in the month of April, or would it be too cold?
Depends on your gear. You would definitely need some warm equipment and maybe even snowshoes etc. Could be an awesome adventure well equipped and a nightmare if not 😂🤷🏼♂️ maybe check some webcams in the region before you start
it was a pure pleasure to watch a video like this!
Thank you 😃
A sundowner☺️😂
Hey Matt! Ich würd gerne im September einen Roadtrip in die Schweiz machen und auch das ein odere andere Mal wild Zelten. Kannst du mir irgendwie den genauen Spot von eurem Zeltplatz schicken? Weist du noch andere Orte in der Schweiz wo man wild Zelten kann? Liebe Grüße aus Österreich :)
Hi, das tönt nach einem coolen trip 👌 Der Spot ist zwischen der Route von Bollenwees nach Staubern via Saxerlücke oder umgekehrt. Hat einige Spots auf dieser Route, die sich eignen und kaum zu verfehlen sind. Der Alpstein bietet noch ganz viele weitere traumhafte Spots, am besten einfach ein bisschen exploren 😃 Grundsätzlich darf nur ausserhalb von Schutzzonen und überhalb der Baumgrenze wild campiert werden. Hat aber genug Möglichkeiten. September könnte ev. schon bisschen frisch sein 😉 viel Spass
🔥🔥nice Trip 🔥🔥
I fully agree this mountains have some good spots and are also one of my favorite
Thanks, awesome to hear you share the same passion 🤩
Tutorial on how to squeeze in as many ‘motivational’ quotes as possible in a 4 minute video. Loved the cliff wall bit
😂😂😂 thank you, glad you still liked it!
damn i live right there, but i never was up there camping, i have to do it haha
Bro what a beautiful view, definitely worth all the effort! You deserve more views!!!
Thank you so much, glad you like it!
May I know name of the epic background music used? It’s really motivating, good for gym time
Hi, the track is called "Bad" from "Royal Deluxe"
If you want this kind of wild camping to still be possible, don't bring drones, don't post the location on social media, don't light fires, be as quiet as possible, respect the nature around you.
Fair enough! 🙂
Hey, fantastic video. Looks like a lifetime experience. Have you ever camped around the klonterlerse area?
Thank you 😃 so far I haven‘t camped around the Klöntalersee.
This is a great video Matt! I am looking for a hiking spot, as I am coming to Switzerland in three weeks. I have a bad leg from a military parachute accident years ago... you mentioned there is a cable car that will take me close to the top here? Do you know the name of the cable car? I can hike still- but just have to consider "easier" hikes because of my leg... thanks for the info and again- a GREAT video! Cheers, Justin from Canada
Thank you 😃 Wish you all the best for you trip. This is the cable car that will take you close to that spot: www.staubern.ch/bergbahn/
Love your storytelling
Thank you 😃
Do you know how much would it cost a 2 night camping with a tent in Grindelwald including taxes, parking place for car and everything?
Wow, crazy video! Are those camp spots open in mid-late October ? I have the proper tent and bags for sub zero camping. Looks like you might need microspikes or crampons to get up there.
Thank you! I'm not sure, you would have to check the webcams in the area. I've hiked to the lake in winter already but not up to the camping spot.
Wo isch das gnau woner da camped hend? Ich und es paar Kollege wend das im Summer au mache und eue Ort gseht mega geil us. Natürlich lönd mer denn kei Abfall zrugg 😇
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you 😃
Great video!
Thank you so much! 😃
I love how you captured your videos and shared your story. Beautiful is the final Video. Great job.
Thank you so much 😁
Hi Matt, I came across your videos. They are great! Hope wild camping is not going to be banned as it's such a great way to experience nature.
Thank you so much 😃 I hope so too 🤞
Of course it's going to be banned, everything's banned now!
Bad news: camping in Alpstein was already illegal long time ago, but now with idiots who even lit up fires (because so romantic and so welcome on social media), the ban will be enforced soon. The situation especially around Saxer Lücke is well known and an open secret, so don't be surprised if soon police starts visiting all the campers up there to hand out fines.
Sehr schöne Tour tolle Aufnahmen und Bilder danke fürs zeigen Like 👍 ist draußen, grüße Michael
Vielen Dank 😃
@@TheMegaMatt Immer wieder gerne
This is amazing! Wow.
Thank you 😃
Really beautiful short film.love the work😍😍😍
What’s your drone? Awesome drone clips
Bhashana Wijethunga Thank you 😃 it‘s a Mavic2Pro
heyy, I really really want to wild camp here (and also other possible places in switzerland). But the rules are so unclear and uncertain? like how to you sharply define a tree line? and also how do i find the owner of the land to seek permission? can you suggest some places where i can do this? or some reddit group or any community resource?
Hi Saurabh, yes the rules are a bit vague. But it's more a common sense thing and about respecting nature and landowners. You will see when you are above the tree line, and if you are in a remote location away from housings, barns and grazing cattle, you usually don't have to worry too much about permission of the land owner. I usually look for suitable spots on Google Maps and Maps of Switzerland, which even shows zones where it is strictly forbidden to wildcamp. The search is part of the exploring experience. I wouldn't know of any groups or community but I am sure you can find something on google. Otherwise a very cool way to explore Swiss Mountains is visiting any of the SAC cabins: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-huetten/
It's basic and rustic for an affordable price. I love these cabins.
Hope this helps. Here the link to the Maps of Switzerland:
map.geo.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en&topic=ech&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.swisstopo.zeitreihen,ch.bfs.gebaeude_wohnungs_register,ch.bav.haltestellen-oev,ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege,ch.astra.wanderland-sperrungen_umleitungen,ch.bafu.schutzgebiete-paerke_nationaler_bedeutung,ch.bafu.fauna-vernetzungsachsen_national,ch.bafu.wrz-jagdbanngebiete_select,ch.bafu.bundesinventare-vogelreservate&layers_opacity=1,1,1,0.8,0.8,0.85,1,1,0.75&layers_visibility=false,false,false,false,false,true,true,true,true&layers_timestamp=18641231,,,,,,,,&E=2653569.98&N=1177674.39&zoom=2.725860502588308&catalogNodes=457,532,599,639,653
@@TheMegaMatt thanks, valuable, does the linked map showing that for example above Interlaken you cannot set up a tent on Brienzergrat but it is possible at the west side, above the lake (Niederhorn)? Thank you
Isn’t it dangerous to put the tent so close to the edge? Great video👍
It looks more dramatic than it was. As long as you don't run out of your tent in the dark it's fine. Glad you like the video, thanks 😃
brother took your video and posted it💘🙏
so beautiful! great video ✨
Thank you 😃
Nice drone footage, but lost me at the unnecessary burning holes in the ground. Leave no trace, or ruin it for others..........
Es mega video😍
Dankä 😁
so beautiful
Awesome video 👍 why too much less views come on
Thank you so much 😁
Love u❤❤
We are going wild camping in Switzerland this summer and would like to take your route. Could you DM me the details. I would appreciate it:)
I need your contact to DM you. Didn't find your Email in you profile and don't want to publish the exact location of this spot.
Hey, könntest du mir auch die lokatipn schicken?
Wieder mal öbber wo Qualität liefert 👆🏽 nice one.
Danke viel Mal 😃
Amazing video 🤩👍🏻 Thanks for sharing! The location is outstanding ⭐️
Thank you 😃
Matthias du bisch scho en geile siech! Mach wiiter so 👍
Danke 😃wer isch den dä StoneeaterR?
Salam dari indonesia😇🙏
Hi Matt, the spot looks amazing. Nice video! Can you DM me for more details about the campplace? 🙏 Thank you!
@TheMegaMatt It was stunning clip sharing valuable tips as well. Would be grateful if you could share pin location of pitching tent that would help us in our sooner trip. Thank you :))))
Pls dont go camping there.. 😉👎
Me and some friends are heading here and want to take the route you did. Can you send DM me the specifics. It’s be much appreciated:)
Hi, I sent you a DM on Instagram. Cheers
Super Video! aber füüre so das de bode nüd abbechunnt (bode besser schütze). De bode brucht mehreri jahrzähnt zum sich erhole. Stell der vor jede würd eifach es für mache wie alles usgseht
Dankä 😃 ja das mitm füüre werd i in zuekunft anderst mache 😅
@@TheMegaMatt hey aber echt es mega cools video! 😊
Cool bro
You know its forbidden to fly drones in the whole alpstein. Its nature animal save area😢
Pls take care on the nature!!
Hey, at that time it was still allowed to fly in that area. I am very familiar with the rules. Respecting wildlife is of highest priority to me 👍
@@TheMegaMatt great🥰
Wildcamping is totaly illegal there!!! Respect the rules in switzerland!!!!
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