Chestnut Path Murg

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3.4 km

1:30 h

190 mhd

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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 waterfall, and a playground.

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Highest Point 608 m

Lowest Point 428 m

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Start

Murg, train station

Destination

Murg, train station

Coordinates

47.113054, 9.215015

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Description

The 2.5 km long path leads from the village towards the Murg valley, through old chestnut forests, past the newly planted forest plantation, along a young chestnut stand for chestnut wood production, back to the starting point. Along the path, a detour to the wild romantic Murgbach gorge and the roaring waterfall is worthwhile. The path is decorated with various wooden sculptures. Along the way, informative panels provide interesting facts about the largest chestnut forest north of the Alps in Switzerland. Between about mid-September and mid-October, there is a chance to find ripe sweet chestnuts on the ground along the path.

Hidden Gem

Families should definitely plan a stop at the playground about halfway through. There is also a fire pit here.

Safety Note

On the chestnut path, visitors may collect all chestnuts that are already on the ground. It is not permitted to knock the fruits down from the trees with sticks or stones, as this can injure the trees and cause them to die. Tip: The most fruits can be found early in the morning or when it rains or the Foehn wind blows. Then more fruits fall from the tree.

Equipment

The path is not entirely pram-friendly. The path is well developed (mostly natural paths) and also manageable for younger children.

Directions

Murg - Gand - Gödis - Murgbach - EW - Murg

Directions

Public Transport

Arrival by SBB to Murg

Travel Information

Via A3 motorway exit Murg, then on the main road to Murg

Parking

In the village of Murg there are several public parking lots (paid).

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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