Weesen - Quinten - Walenstadt

Difficult
20.7 km
7:00 h
792 mhd
786 mhd
Rebberge Quinten
Charakteristische Dorfansicht von Quinten

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Auf dem Weg nach Quinten
The popular hiking route on the southern shore of Lake Walen leads to car-free villages and past stunning waterfalls.
Technique 3/6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  843 m
Lowest Point  421 m
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Start
Weesen, Port
Destination
Walenstadt, train station
Coordinates
47.13487, 9.098839

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Description

We leave the quay of Weesen and walk along the main road, past the Catholic Fli Church, to the hamlet of Fli. The path to Betlis, at times hard above the water level, is carved into rock and provided with tunnels. In the forest of Talegg, a path branches off to the right to the Betliser Bay with a fireplace. We continue our hike to Höfli - Strahlegg, where we enjoy the magnificent panoramic view. Opposite are Filzbach and Obstalden on the Kerenzerberg, above Mürtschenstock, Nüenchamm and Firzstock. A detour to the former Roman watchtower Strahlegg from 1386 is worthwhile. After Vorderbetlis, we visit the impressive Seerenbach waterfalls (variant A). From a height of 600 m, the water plunges down into the valley in several stages. From a viewing platform we observe a second water spectacle. From a cave in the gorge wall, especially after heavy rain or snowmelt, the huge amounts of water from the Rin spring shoot over the 48 m high rock face into the Seerenbach. Back on the hiking trail, we cross the deep ravine of the Seerenbach on a narrow footbridge, then the slightly ascending path leads into the Seerenwald and over a partly exposed rock path down to Quinten, one of the few still car-free places in Switzerland. The mild climate allows figs, lemons, sweet chestnuts and an excellent wine to ripen. We continue along the lake on a wide, beautifully landscaped path, cross the delta of the Aubach in Quinten Au and reach Josen. The path now climbs steeply to the farms of Garadur and Engen. Opposite is the Flumserberg holiday area, to the east the Seeztal opens up with Flums and Mels. Again we cross a smaller piece of forest, then we go through the clearing of Brüeli to Frachtina. Through the linden forest we reach the shores of Lake Walen and the "garrison town" of Walenstadt.

Geheimtipp

The car-free wine village of Quinten is located halfway and houses two excursion restaurants. Planning time for a rest is worthwhile!

Sicherheitshinweis

The path leads partly over slippery area with bare limestone rock (T3), surefootedness required.

Ausrüstung

Normal hiking equipment, good hiking boots

Directions

Weesen - Linthkanal - Weesen Hafen - Talegg - Höfli - Betlis Strahlegg - Vorder Betlis - Seerenwald - Quinten - Au - Garadur - Frachtina - Am See - Walenstadt

Directions

Public Transport

The starting point in Weesen is well served by train and bus (bus stop Weesen, harbour) from Ziegelbrücke. The same applies to the end point in Walenstadt.

Anreise Information

Motorway exit Weesen, then continue to the port.

Parking

Paid public parking is available at the starting point at the harbour in Weesen.

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