Thur Pedestrian Bridge – Markthallen footbridge over the Thur loop from Gommiswald

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Thur Pedestrian Bridge – Markthallen footbridge over the Thur loop from Gommiswald

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Thur Pedestrian Bridge – Markthallen footbridge over the Thur loop from Gommiswald

02:11

31.1km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.62 km for 59 m

After 18.2 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

View of Kloster Berg Sion and Obersee

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On the descent there are beautiful views of the Linth region, the Berg Sion monastery and Lake Zurich.

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7.03 km

Traditional Farmhouse Near Ricken

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Here you will find pure country idyll: a picturesque farmstead, cows grazing happily on lush meadows and all surrounded by the uniquely beautiful landscape.

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14.3 km

Donkey at the Wooden House

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At this beautiful sight of such a beautiful and trusting donkey one can only stop and watch the animal and take in its calm and realize that less rush is probably the best medicine.

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15.4 km

View of the Churfirsten from Nesslau

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Along the Thur route you always have a great view of the Churfirsten. From here you can see it particularly well on clear days. Depending on how you count them, …

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17.1 km

Thur Pedestrian Bridge

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Newly built wooden bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. Next to it is a beautiful outdoor pool.

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17.1 km

Markthallen footbridge over the Thur

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Opened in 2023 and currently (May 2023) not yet on the map.

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18.8 km

Santa Maria Women's Monastery

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The former women's monastery is closed, a worthy conversion is planned

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23.3 km

Alternative Ricken Crossing

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A must for every (racing) cycling adventurer. Completely asphalted or concreted.

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27.0 km

Ricken

Mountain Pass

31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

3.61 km

1.91 km

1.30 km

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

1.34 km

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

8°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

March 30, 2025,Fahrradtour

The first post-winter sports bike ride from Wattwil via Laad to Ricken and back along the old Ricken road.
A short detour on foot into the ravine to the waterfall to collect wild garlic

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