Geo path in Mels

Medium

6.2 km

1:55 h

173 mhd

Melser Geoweg (oua_23430014_2d62e0b_profile)

On the way to places of stone extraction, glass and iron smelting and prehistory. The Melser Geoweg leads through the village centre of Mels as well as through relaxing forest areas.

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Highest Point 643 m

Lowest Point 476 m

Best Season

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Start

Mels, saw

Destination

Mels, saw

Coordinates

47.050748, 9.416937

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Description

The Melser Geoweg presents the geological history of the Heidiland vacation region with the help of over 30 typical rocks and the impressive panorama with views of the Gonzen or the Churfirsten. The themes always relate to the carefully selected panel sites: mining, fortress construction, millstone and well production, iron smelting, glass production, grain mills, prehistory, geological history, mountain construction and habitat.

Geosite no. 52 of the Sarganserland-Walensee-Glarnerland GeoPark

Equipment

Normal hiking equipment, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions

Mels - Plons - Schlings - Castels - St.Martin - Rüfi - Mels

Waypoints

Restaurant Heidiland

Restaurant Schlüssel Mels

The Schlüssel Mels restaurant, located in the historic patrician house from 1811, offers a creative cuisine that combines French classics, Swiss tradition, and modern elements. Awarded 17 Gault Millau points and one Michelin star.

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