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View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

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View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

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View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

05:57

14.5km

830m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Parking

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100 m

Gorge with several waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Gsponbachfall
The stream babbles along the edge of the forest and sings its eternal song. It brings me joy from the rock face, thank you, I love you so much.
Text Kurt Küng 2001

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7.20 km

Murgsee-Furggel Pass

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Pass crossing Murgseefurgglen / Mürtschenfurgglen 1985 m above sea level SG / GL (saddle)
Beautiful view of the Murgsee

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7.56 km

View of the Upper Murgsee

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Very beautiful seascape, surrounded by lush pastures

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8.43 km

The Obere Murgsee is the largest of the three lakes and is located at the end of the Murg Valley. The water, located at 1,816 meters, invites you to swim on hot days. The quaint Murgseehütte, a privately run guest house, is located directly on the shore, where you can also stay overnight. You can also fish in the lake from May to September. The required patent can be obtained from the Murgseehütte.

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Murgsee Hut

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Berggasthaus Murgsee at 1818 m
The restaurant at the upper Murgsee is open during the summer and autumn seasons.
The house has always retained its simple and rustic character. It serves as a summer season mountain restaurant and is mainly a rest stop for hikers or sport fishermen who seek relaxation by the crystal-clear waters.
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Here you can eat very well and relax overnight in a cozy shared room for the next day (pre-reservation for overnight stay recommended). You can reach the inn in 2 to 6 hours walking time from Murg or Maschgenkamm (Flumserberg).
myswitzerland.com/de-ch/unterkuenfte/berggasthaus-murgsee
schweizer-bergseen.ch/st.gallen/quarten/murgseen/restaurant-murgsee.html

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8.88 km

Middle Murgsee

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Middle Murgsee 1808 m
Murg lakes (Upper Murgsee / Middle Murgsee / Lower Murgsee)
Three mountain lake pearls in the Murg Valley (Upper Murgsee / Middle Murgsee / Lower Murgsee) in Eastern Switzerland SG / GL
The three Murg lakes are nestled in a wild, romantic valley basin. The lower Murgsee is in the middle of a protected pine reserve, the scenery is reminiscent of the wilderness of Canada. Between the middle and upper Murgsee is the Murgsee mountain inn, which accommodates not only hikers but also fishermen. The Murgsee trout are known for their pink, salmon-like flesh.
The shortest, best and easiest way to Murgsee leads via Murg on Lake Walen, on the Zurich - Chur route, either by car or the Murgtal bus (register for bus trips with Taxi Walensee, Tel. 079 735 30 00) to the Mornen car park (P2) at around 1200 m above sea level. The route via Murg is well signposted. From Mornen, a natural gravel path approx. 1.5 m wide leads directly to the Murgsee mountain restaurant at 1825 m above sea level. The hike takes around 1.5 to 2 hours.
The Murgsee - Mürtschen area circular hike is particularly recommended, with the starting point being the Merlen car park (P1) in the Murgtal. The hiking trails are well marked and are also suitable for hikers with little experience.
Text / Source: Eastern Switzerland Tourism, Fürstenlandstrasse 53, CH-9000 St.Gallen
ostschweiz.ch/de/map/detail/murgseen-d178b0e4-cf43-46c1-9f5e-29501dbf8262.html

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11.2 km

Moorland in the Murgtal Valley

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More of a moor like a pond...or it's variable.

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

6.29 km

Surfaces

7.67 km

3.20 km

2.07 km

1.32 km

263 m

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

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View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

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14.5km

830m

View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

Guggli Bridge

Gorge with several waterfalls

Murgsee-Furggel Pass

View of the Upper Murgsee

Upper Murg Lake

Murgsee Hut

Middle Murgsee

Moorland in the Murgtal Valley

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