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Shore of Lake Obersee – View over the Obersee loop from Schmerikon

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Shore of Lake Obersee – View over the Obersee loop from Schmerikon

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Shore of Lake Obersee – View over the Obersee loop from Schmerikon

03:44

14.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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226 m

Strandweg Schmerikon

Highlight • Beach

The beach path in Schmerikon, where you can dangle your feet in the water.

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904 m

Shore of Lake Obersee

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This bike path is nice to ride and there is a lot to look at.

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6.23 km

View over the Obersee

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Very nice unofficial alternative route to the St. Gallen Way of St. James

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6.58 km

Wurmsbach Monastery

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Twelve nuns run a monastery and a school

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9.63 km

Forest Trail in St. Gallen

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Probably the Chlosterwald-Trail is meant (however, it is quite a distance from St. Gallen ...)

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11.5 km

Katzerried

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Beautiful area with root paths over hill and dale

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12.1 km

Josten Square

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Large rest area with shelter, tables. Benches, fire pit and fountain.

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13.8 km

Schmerikon — lakeside on Lake Zurich

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully landscaped park directly on the lake. Great bike path.

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.70 km

4.10 km

1.79 km

641 m

428 m

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

4.98 km

2.45 km

813 m

289 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 31 July

28°C

18°C

79 %

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Shore of Lake Obersee – View over the Obersee loop from Schmerikon

Strandweg Schmerikon

Shore of Lake Obersee

View over the Obersee

Wurmsbach Monastery

Forest Trail in St. Gallen

Katzerried

Josten Square

Schmerikon — lakeside on Lake Zurich

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