Chestnut path Murg

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Simple

2.5 km

1:30 h

190 mhd

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This easy hike takes you to Switzerland's largest chestnut forest north of the Alps. A gorge, an impressive waterfall and a playground await you along the way.

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Highest Point 608 m

Lowest Point 427 m

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Start

Murg, train station

Destination

Murg, train station

Coordinates

47.11318, 9.21527

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Description

The 2.5 km long trail leads from the village towards the Murg valley, through old chestnut forests, past the freshly planted Selve, along a young chestnut stand for the production of chestnut wood, back to the starting point. Along the way, it is worth taking a detour into the wild and romantic Murgbach gorge and the thundering waterfall. The path is adorned with various wooden sculptures. Along the way, information boards provide interesting facts about Switzerland's largest chestnut forest north of the Alps. Between around mid-September and mid-October, there is a chance of finding ripe chestnuts on the ground along the trail.

Hidden Gem

Families should definitely plan a stopover at the playground about halfway along the trail. There is also a fire pit here.

Safety Note

On the chestnut trail, visitors are allowed to collect any chestnuts that are already on the ground. However, it is not permitted to knock the fruit off the trees with sticks or stones, as this can injure the trees and cause them to die. Tip: The most fruit can be found in the early morning or when it is raining or the hairdryer is blowing. More fruit will then fall from the tree.

Equipment

The trail is not suitable for baby carriages throughout. The path is well developed (mostly natural paths) and is also suitable for smaller children.

Directions

Murg - Gand - Gödis - Murgbach - EW - Murg

Directions

Public Transport

Travel by SBB to Murg

Travel Information

Take the A3 highway via the Murg exit, then the main road to Murg

Parking

There are several public parking spaces in the village of Murg (subject to charges).

Waypoints

Waterfall Heidiland

Murgbach-Wasserfall

The Murgbach Waterfall impresses with red Verrucano stone and a green environment. It is located in the largest chestnut forest north of the Alps and can be reached via the Chestnut Trail in 30 minutes.

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Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Kastanienweg

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Canyon Heidiland

Murgbach Gorge

The Murgbach Gorge, near Murg station, offers insights into the colorful Verrucano rocks and the Chestnut Trail with information about the sweet chestnut and the largest chestnut forest north of the Alps.

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