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Quiet village of Krinau – Äulischlucht Gorge loop from Dietfurt

Moderate

4.2

(14)

56

hikers

Quiet village of Krinau – Äulischlucht Gorge loop from Dietfurt

03:43

12.0km

450m

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 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.00 km

Quiet village of Krinau

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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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5.52 km

View of Krinau

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5.81 km

Egg

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9.70 km

Äulischlucht Gorge

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

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9.73 km

Beautiful, impressive Thur landscape at the small bridge at Felsental (near Lichtensteig) with a small gorge (only on foot!) and a beautiful waterfall.

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9.82 km

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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9.83 km

Äulischlucht Bridge

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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

2.87 km

2.46 km

1.75 km

160 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

2.99 km

1.33 km

547 m

160 m

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Saturday 29 August

25°C

13°C

20 %

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