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Location: Weesen, See-Gaster, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
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August 12, 2025
Hiking
The German name means "Lake of the Welsch" (cf. Walchensee in Bavaria), because in the early Middle Ages, Lake Walen formed the language border between the Alemanni, who settled in the west, and the Romansh, the Welsch, in the east.
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Best Hiking Routes to Lake Walen
4.7
(216)
1,588
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(38)
162
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25.3km
07:04
390m
390m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(5)
163
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Distance 820 m
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 10 m
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Location: Weesen, See-Gaster, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland