Cottage hike Lake Walen

Simple
19.7 km
6:55 h
786 mhd
1329 mhd
Entspannung auf der Alp Tschingla im Hot Pot mit Aussicht auf den Walensee
Wegweiser beim Aufstieg zur Alp Tschingla

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Ein Ort der Stille und des Friedens: das Paxmal von Karl Bickel
This two-day cottage hike brings together an impressive mountain backdrop, a view of Lake Walen and an almost 100-year-old peace monument.
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Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  1719 m
Lowest Point  425 m
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Start
Walenstadtberg, bus stop Reha-Klinik
Destination
Walenstadt train station
Coordinates
47.141739, 9.285883

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Description

The hut hike on Lake Walen begins in the tranquil settlement of Walenstadtberg, which can be easily reached by bus from Walenstadt.

The trail begins on a paved road to Alp Tschingla, around four hours away at 1,528 m above sea level. A highlight of the hike is the "Paxmal" peace monument, which is located between magnificent flower meadows and pastures. The Swiss artist Karl Bickel spent a whole 25 years building this monument to create a place of peace and reflection. A good opportunity for a short breather before the hike to the alp continues. The path soon becomes increasingly narrow and stony.

After spending the night, you have the opportunity to enjoy an alpine hut breakfast with a view of Lake Walen and the imposing Churfirsten mountain range. Strengthened, you then set off on the approximately four-hour return hike to Walenstadt, which leads through forests, past streams and Maiensässen.

Hidden Gem

At Verachta, it's worth getting your camera ready and capturing the unique view of Lake Walen.

Safety Note

In the area between Obersäss and Paliis, increased caution is required when hiking, especially in spring (loose stones in the rock faces above the hiking trail).

Equipment

Sturdy, well-worn shoes and a change of clothes in case the weather changes.

Directions

Walenstadtberg - Hochrugg - Obersäss - Alp Tschingla - Hinterbühls - Voderbühls - Brunnen - Lüsis - Verachta - Tscherlach - Walenstadt

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Walenstadt.

Travel Information

From Walenstadt railroad station: Bus 443 in the direction of Walenstadtberg, Reha-Klinik

Parking

Public and paid parking available directly at Walenstadt train station

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