View of Schwendisee – View of Säntis loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

View of Schwendisee – View of Säntis loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Moderate

4.6

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317

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View of Schwendisee – View of Säntis loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

02:58

8.98km

380m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 km

View of Schwendisee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful Moorsee - great hike eg over the sound path with the kiddies ...

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3.01 km

Klangkugel Sound Sculpture

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Like all stations on the sound trail, it is very informative and you can try it out for yourself.

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3.81 km

Schwendiseen with a view of the Alpstein

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The small lake offers fascinating plays of light and reflections - even when the sky is overcast, but all the more mystical for it.

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3.94 km

Klangwelt Toggenburg Rest Area and Sound Mushrooms

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Well-equipped barbecue area with wooden sculptures and sound mushrooms.

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4.62 km

View of Säntis

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nice view

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5.39 km

View of Chäserrugg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chäserrugg can also be reached by cable car, beautiful hiking opportunities

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5.57 km

Schwendisee Barbecue Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice and well-kept barbecue area with two grills, tables and seating. Firewood is also available. Toilets and waste disposal areas are also nearby. Ideal for families.

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5.82 km

Vorderer Schwendisee and Chäserrugg

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated bathing lake with well-kept paths and several rest areas

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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

1.70 km

1.52 km

346 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.41 km

753 m

387 m

374 m

366 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (1,020 m)

Weather

Friday 30 October

4°C

-2°C

0 %

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

November 8, 2024,Schwendisee - Klangweg bis Dunkelboden am 8.11.24 G

There is a parking lot right at the start for a fee, with space for maybe 6 cars. The route partly leads along the well-known Klangweg, the passage at Dunkelboden is closed in winter (when there is snow) due to the risk of avalanches. The shade comes quite early at Schwendisee, so it is only recommended to a limited extent …

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August 23, 2026,🇨🇭 Migros Hiking Sounds Wildhaus

Hiking Sound combines hiking with a family-friendly music festival. The event takes place over several weekends, always at a different destination. An exciting concept that I wanted to experience this year.
In the start village, we were equipped with plenty of provisions. Those who wanted to could cover the first 200 meters of altitude with the chairlift. We naturally didn't …

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