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1. View of Giessenfall – Giessenfall Waterfall loop from Wolfikon

7.02km

02:01

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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2. View of Giessenfall – Giessenfall Waterfall loop from Wil SG

12.5km

03:28

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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3. Barbecue area at the Giessenbach – Giessenfall Waterfall loop from Hub

15.9km

04:33

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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🅰️strid

September 25, 2022

Great barbecue area in the forest right on the banks of the Giessenbach

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Werner 🚶‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚴‍♂️

November 20, 2024

There is also a fork in the path at Giessenbach, one of which leads on a rustic path over various wooden footbridges directly to the beautiful Giessenfall.

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