The Wissbachschlucht is a wild and romantic side valley of the Glatt between Gossau, Flawil and Degersheim. A covered wooden walkway leads hikers safely through the gorge. A paradise for families with children. On this route, there are countless barbecue and rest stops right on the river. And the beautiful narrow forest trails usually lead right along the river, just beautiful and very worthwhile to come here!

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August 9, 2019

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The covered staircase, located next to a canyon, leads along a rocky outcrop in a tunnel-like fashion. Parallel to this, the pressure pipe of the power plant runs at the bottom of the staircase.

The Wissbach Gorge can also be explored by bike, although carrying or pushing something is necessary from time to time.

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Christian

September 10, 2023

Hiking

Super great gorge, an approx. 300m long wooden path

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1. Wissbachschlucht Waterfall – Wisssee loop from Gossau

10.0km

02:54

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wissbachschlucht Waterfall – Wisssee loop from Schachen

6.69km

01:58

180m

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wisssee – Wissbachschlucht Waterfall loop from Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»

12.8km

03:40

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 700 m

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Monday 9 March

13°C

2°C

5 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Flawil, Wahlkreis Wil, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Wissbach Gorge and Historic Power Plant

1. Wissbachschlucht Waterfall – Wisssee loop from Gossau

2. Wissbachschlucht Waterfall – Wisssee loop from Schachen

3. Wisssee – Wissbachschlucht Waterfall loop from Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»

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