Photo locations · Walensee · Switzerland
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 today's sunset be worth it?
Chapf above Amden · forecast for sunset
Sunset: No Sunset
Sun likely hidden
18:51
in 2h 55m, local time
Only one forecast available
Why: Precipitation is likely nearby (100% at one or more sample points) — most direct light will be blocked, though a showery sky can still open up.
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.
Forecast refreshed a few hours before sunset.
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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