Lakes in Eastern Switzerland

Beautiful mountain lake in the middle of the Alpstein, with a panorama that couldn't have been created better on the computer. Free-roaming cows, bright green sparkling water, cheese dairy, alphorn players... what more could you want?

The Fählensee is the third largest mountain lake in the canton of Appenzell and is located in a very narrow valley between the Bollenwees mountain inn and the Zwingli Pass, embedded between the Hundsteingrat and Roslen-Saxer-First. Just beautiful. Highly recommended!

The Schottensee and the Wildsee are the two most beautiful on the 5-lake hike. The colors of the lakes are really kitschy and almost surreal. Depending on the incidence of … read more

Great place to stop after hiking up the steep trail from Pfannenstiel. Fantastic scenery in the valley and the mountains around it.

To the left and right of the road there are paths where you can pedal in peace and undisturbed. From Turbenthal a marked bike path leads to the Bichelsee, from … read more

One lake more beautiful than the other, but each one is unique. The Schwarzsee lives up to its name and shimmers darkly in the sunlight.

The Walensee is a lake in the eastern Prealps in Switzerland and is located in the cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus. Wikipedia
Average depth: 105 m
Altitude above sea … read more

Nice cozy resort, well-kept barbecue area including free wood

Beautiful, natural mountain lake with a path all around. There are a number of spots for barbecuing and possible entry points for swimming in the cool water. And you can … read more

The idyllic Chapfensee is a very popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, fishermen and other nature lovers. Fire pits, picnic areas and benches can be found around the Chapfensee. The … read more

Beautiful secluded lake with fire pit. Ideal for a lunch break when hiking.

Beautiful & quiet mountain lake to relax & cool down

It is always worthwhile to come up here, the bike has to be pushed partially. Actually a driving ban would be but during the week, when hardly anyone is there, … read more

In good weather, very nice to dangle your soul. You forget the everyday life around you. Highly recommended. 👍

The cycle path leads for the most part on a footbridge directly along the lake.

A really nice wooden footbridge that leads into an idyllic path through the woods, definitely a highlight on Lake Hüttwil!

It is a beautiful little lake and a nature reserve. What makes it a highlight for me is the peace that you can experience dan this lake.

From Lake Baschalva you can see all the way into the Rhine Valley, although that becomes irrelevant when you look at this beautiful mountain lake. Depending on which direction you … read more

The Bommer ponds were created in 1460 to operate mills and catch fish.

Today, the ponds serve as a recreational area and are protected.

Around the Nussbaumersee there are three bathing areas with barbecue areas and benches (including grate and wood for firing) and it is also a wonderful local recreation area for walking.