E-bike & hike - Murgsee

Medium
28.6 km
6:00 h
1393 mhd
1393 mhd
Murgsee mit Murgseehütte
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Murgseehütte
In the footsteps of glaciers and hydropower. Discover the Murg valley and the Murg lakes by e-bike & hike.
Technique 2/6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  1819 m
Lowest Point  428 m
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Start
Murg station
Destination
Murg station
Coordinates
47.113051, 9.214976

Details

Description

E-bike route to Mornen (21 km, 3h 15min, round trip)


The adventure journey starts immediately at Murg station. From there, the path leads into the idyllic Murg valley. Let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful surroundings and discover the Murg valley on two wheels. Soon the steady ascent begins to the Plätz hydroelectric power station. From there, the path snakes through numerous curves. From Merlen, the path runs on a gravel road. It continues through the green nature to the transport cableway on Alp Mornen. There we exchange the e-bike for hiking shoes.


Hike to the Murg lakes (7.7 km, 2h 45 min, round trip)


We continue our journey along the Murgbach. Shortly you will reach the first of the three picturesque Murg lakes. You pass the impressive Murgbachfall before arriving at the middle and upper Murgsee as well as the Murgsee hut. A perfect spot for a relaxing break to enjoy the surrounding nature and panorama. The Murg lakes are framed by a ring of mountains. On the left, the imposing Mürtschenstock rises with its three peaks Stock, Fulen and Ruchen. The return is along the same path, but the view down the valley repeatedly reveals new facets of the original Murg valley to the hiker.


E-bike back to Murg


From Mornen, return the same way to the Plätz hydroelectric power station. From there, the path leads over Vorderschwendi to Rütiberg and finally back to Murg station.

Hidden Gem

As a reward, after the route, you can cool off in the lake at the campsite and beach pool in Murg and enjoy an ice cream.

Safety Note

Ride with foresight and behave respectfully towards other recreation seekers and road users.

Equipment

Normal bike equipment, hiking shoes. Functional clothing is an advantage, as a long ascent is followed by a descent of equal length.


Bring a lock to secure your e-bike during the hike.

Directions

E-Bike: From Murg station follow the signs into the Murg valley. Cross the cantonal road. Ride to the Plätz hydroelectric power station. From there, numerous switchbacks await you up to Merlen. From Merlen the surface changes to gravel. Follow the gravel road to the transport cableway on Alp Mornen.


Hike: Murgbach-lower Murgsee-Murgbachfall-middle and upper Murgsee-Murgbachfall-lower Murgsee-Murgbach


E-Bike: From Mornen, return the same way to the Plätz hydroelectric power station. From there, over Vorderschwendi to Rütiberg and back to the station in Murg.

Directions

Public Transport

You can reach Murg by public transport in about an hour from St. Gallen and Zurich.

Travel Information

Murg is about an hour by car from St. Gallen and Zurich and 45 minutes from Feldkirch. Use the Murg motorway exit and follow the signs.

Parking

Opposite Murg station (lake side) there is a parking lot. Another large parking lot is located at the entrance to the Murg valley near Wisli.

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