Megalithic tower in Richensee – Lake Baldegg loop from Gelfingen

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Megalithic tower in Richensee – Lake Baldegg loop from Gelfingen

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Megalithic tower in Richensee – Lake Baldegg loop from Gelfingen

01:23

13.3km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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225 m

View of the Alps from the Lake

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Beautiful view 🤩 to the queen of the mountains (the Rigi, 1'798m) and the Alps 🏔️ with many 3'000m peaks, such as Fleckistock, the Sustenhorn and the Dammastock 👌

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1.86 km

Megalithic tower in Richensee

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Somewhat hidden, behind the restaurant Löwen lies the castle ruins. Keep your eyes open!

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2.57 km

View of Lake Baldegg and the Alps

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The top of the lake, the bank invites you to have a drink

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3.65 km

Lake Baldegg

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Great panorama, little traffic

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9.11 km

Baldegersee Nature Reserve Observation Platform

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Each conservation station has a large plaque with information and the name cut out in the metal.

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

3.87 km

1.82 km

281 m

271 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

2.83 km

2.82 km

1.77 km

1.74 km

201 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

7°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

December 9, 2022,Around Baldeggersee 🇨🇭mit Coach Lucas

After a short visit to Zurich, I used the time to plan another run despite some snowfall (or because of it).
The lake seemed to be the best way to shorten this because of the distance and the lack of an opportunity (yes, sometimes I'm hard on myself).
The start was so-so because the path immediately became a meadow with …

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