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Schmerikon

Old Wooden Covered Bridge – Aabach Bridge Schmerikon loop from Schmerikon

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
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Schmerikon

Old Wooden Covered Bridge – Aabach Bridge Schmerikon loop from Schmerikon

Hard

4.7

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23

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Old Wooden Covered Bridge – Aabach Bridge Schmerikon loop from Schmerikon

03:23

12.8km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.32 km for 21 m

After 6.48 km for 21 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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187 m

Schmerikon — lakeside on Lake Zurich

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

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2

2.02 km

Schwarzer Steg

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Steel bridge over the Ernetschwilerbach near Schmerikon. Due to the height you have a good all-round view.
"Historical maps show a footbridge at this location for the first time when …

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3.29 km

Schloss Grynau and country inn

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Grynau Castle is a medieval low castle on the Linth near Uznach and Schmerikon, built in the 13th century. Part of the fortress during World War II. Changed in the …

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6.41 km

This rest area can be reached from 4 sides. From above through a narrow, steep trail. From Grynau via "Sumpfstrasse". From Tuggen by sea. Or by boat from the lake. …

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6.52 km

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11.5 km

Old Wooden Covered Bridge

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Quite an old wooden bridge which looks amazing

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11.5 km

Aabach Bridge Schmerikon

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The Aabach Bridge, a striking Heimatstil building, was built in 1917 by W. Wenk and Joh. Müller. Old sayings are carved on the beams.
Work on the renovation of the …

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12.6 km

Strandweg Schmerikon

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

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12.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.90 km

1.37 km

943 m

321 m

178 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

4.27 km

2.73 km

1.06 km

132 m

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< 100 m

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