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St. Gallen
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Weesen

View of Lake Walen – Tunnel with a View of Lake Walen (Walensee) loop from Weesen

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
See-Gaster
Weesen

View of Lake Walen – Tunnel with a View of Lake Walen (Walensee) loop from Weesen

Moderate

4.4

(14)

76

hikers

View of Lake Walen – Tunnel with a View of Lake Walen (Walensee) loop from Weesen

04:50

14.4km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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934 m

Weesen Lake Promenade

Highlight • Lake

A wonderful lakeside promenade. A perfect place to linger.

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3.41 km

View of Lake Walen

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way between Amden and Weesen you can enjoy fantastic views of the turquoise Walensee. Especially nice when the forests turn colorful in autumn! The long-distance hiking trail Alpenpanorama-Weg also runs here.

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6.03 km

Amden

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The picturesque village of Amden is a perfect starting point for various hikes. The view of the Walensee is simply fantastic. The chairlift takes you comfortably up to the Mattstock.

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9.34 km

Betlis Beach on Lake Walen

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A beautiful bathing area with a lawn and large trees that provide pleasant shade. The water of the Walensee is just incredibly clear and blue. The perfect place for warm summer days.

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9.89 km

View of the Walensee from Bethlis

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One of the best views of the lake along the trail.

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10.3 km

It should be noted that the way from Weesen towards Beetlis is at risk of falling rocks. A little caution is helpful at best. (see impacts in the asphalt ...)

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10.4 km

The tunnel is cool and a bit wet, as water is dripping from the ceiling. It's possible to go without a flashlight; if you feel more comfortable, pack one. The view from the peepholes is fantastic.

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11.4 km

Lake Walen

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

In Romansh, the lake is called Lag/Lac Rivaun. Accordingly, it was first documented in 843 as lacu riuano.

The German name means "Lake of the Welsch" (cf. Walchensee in Bavaria), …

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

2.43 km

1.94 km

1.83 km

1.56 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

6.48 km

2.93 km

1.72 km

1.59 km

843 m

569 m

224 m

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