From Vättis to the Walser settlement St.Martin

Medium
8.1 km
2:35 h
447 mhd
41 mhd
Gigerwaldsee
Staumauer im Calfeisental

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Sankt Martin im Calfeisental
A journey to the past.
Technique 2/6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  1351 m
Lowest Point  944 m
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Start
Vättis
Destination
St. Martin
Coordinates
46.909357, 9.440256

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Description

The old Walser trail from Vättis to the Gigerwald dam leads over a small natural bridge in the Gwölb, through mixed forest we reach the Isig Brugg, where we cross the Tamina. On open forest meadows over the Höhi to the Gigerwald dam, game can often be observed. The steep rock faces on both sides with waterfalls along the reservoir are spectacular. A visit to the enchanting Walser settlement of St. Martin with its little church from 1321 at the end of the lake is a must

Geheimtipp

The cosy dining room in the restaurant near Sankt Martin invites you to linger with a drink or a meal.

Sicherheitshinweis

From the Gigerwald dam to Sankt Martin you walk on the road. Please pay attention to other way users.

Ausrüstung

Normal hiking equipment. Depending on the weather, good footwear (hiking boots) is recommended, otherwise slightly lighter, but still closed, shoes are sufficient for the tour.

Directions

Vättis – Gwölb – Isig Brugg – Luterazug – Höhi – Staumauer Gigerwald– St. Martin

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Bad Ragaz, train station. Then take the Postbus to Vättis.

Anreise Information

Motorway exit Bad Ragaz. In the village centre of Bad Ragaz turn onto the mountain road to Pfäfers/Valens and drive either via Pfäfers or via Taminabrücke and Valens to Vättis.

Parking

Parking spaces are available opposite the petrol station in the village centre (Calfeisenstrasse) or at the bus stop Vättis, Dorf.

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