The hike up the Gärsthorn is strenuous, but the view from the summit makes up for all the effort.
You can reach the Salwald restaurant by car. From here, the trail climbs up to Alpe Brischeru and on to the summit. The path is marked in red and white up to the Brischeru, from there to the summit it is a mountain hiking trail with blue and white markings. The hike leads through larch forests, across alpine meadows and finally over a stony, rather steep ascent to the summit. An experience for all experienced hikers!