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Hikes in Walensee
Canton of St. Gallen,Switzerland
Along the Ziegelbrücke-Chur railway line, the Walensee sparkles on the left side. The journey with views of the lake is a great experience and whets the appetite for more. It is worth visiting this area around the lake for various reasons, not just as a stopover. Hiking is just one of them. Curious?
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Walensee
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Culinary Hike Panorama Route Flumserberg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.3 km
1:15 h
776 m
776 m
At Flumserberg, a culinary hike with breathtaking views awaits: From station to station, you hike through the alpine landscape and discover three culinary highlights along the way.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Walensee Play Experience: From Quinten to Au
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Difficulty
easy
1.2 km
0:30 h
17 m
20 m
The Walensee play experience is the largest themed playground in Switzerland with five themed play areas. This short family hike leads from Quinten to Au.
Hiking Trail
· Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein
From Weesen via Amden and Chapf to Arvenbuel
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Difficulty
moderate
9.8 km
4:15 h
1,055 m
210 m
The hike from Weesen to Arvenbuel offers some spectacular sections. With Amden approximately halfway, the route can be well divided into two stages.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
From Tannenbodenalp up to Maschgenkamm
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Difficulty
moderate
8.8 km
3:15 h
697 m
97 m
With spectacular views of the Churfirsten, down to Lake Walen and into the Spitzmeilen region, this hike leads from Tannenbodenalp up to Maschgenkamm.
Hiking Trail
· Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein
From the mountain station Habergschwänd to the Nüenalp
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Difficulty
easy
5.8 km
2:15 h
368 m
368 m
This leisurely circular hike leads from the mountain station Habergschwänd to the experience cheese dairy Mittlere Nüenalp and via Oberst Nüen back to the alpine cheese dairy and the mountain station.
Hiking Trail
· Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein
From Habergschwänd to Nüenchamm
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Difficulty
moderate
8 km
3:30 h
683 m
683 m
This occasionally somewhat steep circular route leads from the Habergschwänd mountain station to the magnificent lookout mountain Nüenchamm and back to the mountain station via the Mittlere Nüenalp.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
4-Summit-Route Flumserberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.7 km
2:50 h
135 m
760 m
Four in one is the motto on the 4-Summit-Route at Flumserberg. The moderately difficult, varied hike offers a magnificent view of the mountain landscape as well as the beautiful Lake Walen.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Panorama route from Maschgenkamm to Tannenbodenalp
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Difficulty
moderate
15.6 km
4:45 h
212 m
848 m
The hike from Maschgenkamm through the Spitzmeilen area down to Tannenbodenalp offers not only great panorama but also an idyllic lake, moorlands, and inviting alpine restaurants.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Lüsis-Chäserrugg/Hinterrugg-Lüsis
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
13 km
4:45 h
1,151 m
1,152 m
Start in Lüsis above Walenstadt, ascend to Chäserrugg and Hinterrugg, and then return via Nideri back to Lüsis
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Family route to the Spitzmeilen hut (2 days)
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Difficulty
moderate
19.2 km
7:00 h
605 m
1,264 m
Sleeping high up in a mountain hut promises adventure and is suitable for families. This easy, two-day hike to the Spitzmeilen hut even includes four hikeable peaks.
Boat trip on the Walensee
There are various starting points from which you can explore the Walensee region. Two well-known ones are Weesen and Walenstadt. At the same time, these two towns are the two endpoints of the fjord-like body of water. One of the hiking tours in the area leads from Weesen to Walenstadt or vice versa. This hiking trail on the northern lakeside is a classic. While the southern lakeside is well connected in terms of traffic, this side is accessible by ship only in most places. In the warm summer months, the Walensee is served at ten landing stages. Thus, hikes along the lake can be very well combined with a boat trip.
Hiking from Weesen to Quinten
You can hike from Weesen to Quinten and continue from there by ship. The place Quinten is car-free. The route initially follows the steep rock walls along the Walensee. After a while, the path lies in the forest and somewhat away from the lake. You reach the hamlet Betlis with its picturesque chapel. A little further up are the Seerenbach Falls. Here you have reached approximately halfway of the route to Quinten. Quinten is famous for its warm microclimate, which is created by the steep rock walls near the shores of the Walensee. Here even palm trees, kiwis, figs, and other southern plants grow.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Walensee Riviera Weesen - Quinten
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
Distance
10.2 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
454 m
Descent
452 m
Due to the mild climate, it is also called the "Walensee Riviera." This is especially noticeable and visible in Quinten, where kiwis and figs grow.
from Beat Blumenthal,
Heidiland Tourism
Hike to the Seerenbach Falls at Lake Walen
The Seerenbach Falls are among the highest waterfalls in Europe. A special natural spectacle awaits you here on the hiking tour from Weesen to Quinten. Also special is the ring spring, which emerges from the mountain and falls over a 45 m high rock face into the Seerenbach. However, the total height with a difference in elevation of 600 m is even more impressive. From the middle tier, the water falls directly downwards for over 305 m. It is worth pausing at this place of power to feel the mighty power of the water.
Hiking Trail
· Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein
Seerenbach Falls and Rin spring
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
142 m
Descent
146 m
One of the highest waterfalls in Europe and an underground lake inside the mountain: This route focuses on two natural wonders on the northern ...
from Adrian Pfiffner,
Heidiland Tourism
Chestnut Trail Murg - hiking trail with 1850 sweet chestnut trees
The Seerenbach Falls are not the only waterfalls around Lake Walen. Another one, the Murgbach waterfall, is located on the Chestnut Trail from Murg. The Chestnut Trail is one of the hiking trails on the southern lakeside. 1850 sweet chestnut trees contribute to Murg's increased popularity. The mild föhn climate and the acidic soil favor the growth of the trees, which are rather unusual for northern Switzerland. Here, everyone is allowed to collect "Marroni", that is chestnuts. You must note that you are only allowed to harvest those nuts that are already on the ground. It is not permitted to knock them off the trees with sticks or stones. A wonderful view of the deep blue water of Lake Walen awaits you at the playground along the Chestnut Trail. The route is worthwhile not only during harvest time.
Thematic Trail
· Heidiland
Chestnut Path Murg
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Distance
3.3 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
190 m
Descent
190 m
The easy hike leads through the largest sweet chestnut forest in Switzerland north of the Alps. Along the way, you will find a gorge, an impressive ...
Heidiland Tourism
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