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Chapf above Amden: sunset photography forecast

Chapf is a platform on the edge of the slope above Amden, with the Walensee a long way down and the Glarus Alps standing opposite. The walk is about twenty minutes and almost flat, which is a rare combination for a view this steep. There are benches and a panorama board when you get there.

Will tonight's sunset be worth it?

Chapf above Amden · forecast for sunset

Sunset: Very Good

Sun clearly visible

19:44

in 9h 43m, local time

Forecasts have different ratings: 5/5 and 2/5

Exactly at sunset: Exceptional
Best-light moment: Exceptional, 19:51
Second forecast: Fair

Why: Light corridor is open (0% blocking cloud out to 300 km) — reddened light can reach your sky.

2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmNear-ground relative humidityhigh cloud · 89% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 89% is somewhere between 8 and 12 kmhigh cloud · 100% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 100% is somewhere between 8 and 12 kmhigh cloud · 100% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 100% is somewhere between 8 and 12 kmhigh cloud · 70% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 70% is somewhere between 8 and 12 kmhigh cloud · 48% reported, 0% resolved on a pressure surface — 48% is somewhere between 8 and 12 km5 km · the model says the unresolved high cloud may catch orange light · exact underside height unknown within 8–12 km20 km · the model says the unresolved high cloud may catch red light · exact underside height unknown within 8–12 km100 km · the model says the unresolved high cloud may catch red light · exact underside height unknown within 8–12 km150 km · the model says the unresolved high cloud may catch red light · exact underside height unknown within 8–12 km-5You · 052050100150200300

The sky along today's light path — cloud density by altitude, from 5 km behind you to 350 km toward the sun. Rendered by the live app.

Current sunset outlook for Chapf above Amden: Very Good (4/5). Light corridor is open (0% blocking cloud out to 300 km) — reddened light can reach your sky.

  • • Light corridor is open (0% blocking cloud out to 300 km) — reddened light can reach your sky.
  • • High clouds over you (74% mid/high cover) — a large screen for colour.
  • • Moderate aerosol load (AOD 0.09) — good scattering for saturated reds.
  • • Good near-ground clarity enhances saturation.

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For photographers: shooting Chapf above Amden

Best months

Spring, autumn and winter. Summer works but the sun sets further round and afternoon haze softens the far side.

Suggested focal lengths

16–35 mm for the lake and the drop; 70–200 mm to pick out villages, far peaks and patches of reflected light

Composition

The height is the subject — include enough of the near slope to show how far down the lake is.

Recommended arrival

Allow the 20-minute walk plus 30 minutes to choose an angle.

Access planning

Bus or car to Amden and on to Arvenbüel, then a mostly paved walk with a short gravel section at the end.

Parking: Arvenbüel parking above Amden

Approach: About 20 minutes, mostly flat and paved

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