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Oberer Murgsee Valley – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Quarten

Oberer Murgsee Valley – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

Hard

4.9

(324)

2,206

hikers

Oberer Murgsee Valley – Upper Murg Lake loop from Bachlaui

05:58

14.6km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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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1.35 km

Oberer Murgsee Valley

Highlight • Gorge

extremely scenic, with us it was very quiet. recommended

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1.37 km

Mürtschental Valley and Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The "reward" after the first ascent ..... simply breathtaking and beautiful

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7.23 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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7.60 km

View of the Upper Murgsee

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Very beautiful seascape, surrounded by lush pastures

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8.47 km

Upper Murg Lake

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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 …

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8.91 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) …

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9.18 km

Murgbach Waterfall

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Impressive waterfall that falls down to the Lower Murgsee. Have your camera ready!

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11.0 km

Murgbach Stream

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The Murgbach, also called the Murg, is a river about 13 kilometers long

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

6.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

3.20 km

2.02 km

1.35 km

263 m

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

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