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Quiet village of Krinau – Äulischlucht Gorge loop from Lichtensteig

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Eastern Switzerland

Quiet village of Krinau – Äulischlucht Gorge loop from Lichtensteig

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Quiet village of Krinau – Äulischlucht Gorge loop from Lichtensteig

03:47

12.2km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

113 m

Lichtensteig Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The only train station where trains arrive from both the left and right, at an altitude of over 620 meters.

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2

1.25 km

Bench With View of Lichtensteig

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path to the bench is steep, and the view is worth it.

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3

1.33 km

Rock Ledge Stairway

Highlight • Trail

Unexpectedly beautiful path below and above a rocky ledge.

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4

4.35 km

Egg

Highlight • Summit

5

4.93 km

Quiet village of Krinau

Highlight • Settlement

If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is the right place. Small village (approx. 250 inhabitants) in a small side valley of the Thur (Krinauerbach). Starting point for …

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6

10.2 km

Aeuli Gorge Waterfall (Lichtensteig)

Highlight • Waterfall

From here on, from the bridge, you can see a little into the gorge-like ravine, which is extremely beautiful. But to see more and to see the waterfall, you have to go in on foot (see separate highlights).

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7

10.2 km

Äulischlucht Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

8

10.3 km

Äulischlucht Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Very beautiful gorge through which flows the Thur.
Invites to stay, bathe and grill.

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B

12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

3.41 km

2.88 km

2.25 km

164 m

Surfaces

6.74 km

2.77 km

1.33 km

1.23 km

164 m

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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