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Wahlkreis Rheintal
Oberriet

Wichenstein Lake Observation Platform

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Wahlkreis Rheintal
Oberriet

Wichenstein Lake Observation Platform

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Wichenstein Lake Observation Platform

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Please check local regulations for: Pro Natura Naturschutzgebiet Wichenstein

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    Location: Oberriet, Wahlkreis Rheintal, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    1. View of the Säntis North Face – Wichenstein Lake loop from Oberriet SG

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    2. Wichenstein Lake – View from Montlinger Schwamm loop from Salez-Sennwald

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    3. View of the Säntis North Face – Appenzell Village Center loop from Sevelen

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    August 4, 2022

    Wichensteiner See, Oberriet
    The Wichensteinsee is located in the municipality of Oberriet at the eastern foot of the Semelenberg. A clay pit was operated on the area of today's lake from 1830 to 1972. The lake is 420 meters above sea level and has a maximum depth of around 5.5 meters. It is divided into a smaller northern basin and a larger southern basin. In 1976 the area was acquired by the municipality of Oberriet and declared a nature reserve in 1982. To the east of the lake lies the "Grube Loo" - also a former clay pit - which, together with the Wichensteinsee, is a flat moor of regional importance and an amphibian spawning area of national importance. The lake is fed, in addition to underground springs, by the Wichensteinerbach, which drains the northern foot of the Semelenberg. The outlet structure leads into the Aubach.
    Text / Source: Canton of St.Gallen, Office for Environment and Energy
    sg.ch/content/dam/sgch/umwelt-natur/wasser/seen-und-weiher/02-01--gew%C3%A4sserqualit%C3%A4t-seen/kleinseen-und-weiher/Wichtensteiner%20See%20Oberriet.pdf

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      June 14, 2025

      Wichenstein Nature Reserve, Oberriet
      The extensive Wichenstein Nature Reserve, with its biotope and set against the backdrop of an imposing limestone cliff, is an important nesting site for forest, hedge, and water birds. This wetland also provides a habitat for many insects, frogs, and amphibians.
      Wichenstein, with its over 20 hectares of land, is considered a reserve of supra-regional importance.
      It offers a place of peace and relaxation. A fire pit is located in the immediate vicinity of the pond.
      Text / Source: Municipality of Oberriet
      oberriet.ch/natur/7484

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        June 7, 2020

        Here you can take a nice break on the lake shore. The small viewing platform also offers you the opportunity to observe a few wild geese, swans or other sea dwellers. If you want, you can also take a small round around the lake, because on the west bank the ruin of Wichenstein Castle built into the rock is waiting for you to explore.

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          March 15, 2023

          Very nice viewing platform for bird watching

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