View from Lägern Hochwacht – Lägerngrat Ridge Trail loop from Niederweningen Dorf

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View from Lägern Hochwacht – Lägerngrat Ridge Trail loop from Niederweningen Dorf

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View from Lägern Hochwacht – Lägerngrat Ridge Trail loop from Niederweningen Dorf

04:07

13.1km

390m

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 20, 2026

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Train Station

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1.69 km

Sandhöhli Exposed Tree Roots

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Impressive play between roots and the sand cliff!

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5.48 km

View from Lägern Hochwacht

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The Hochwacht is easy to reach via a forest road and offers a restaurant and a very nice view.

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5.75 km

Lägerngrat Ridge Trail

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The Lägerngrat is a rocky ridge path. Often surrounded by greenery, which could hide the abyss a little and give false security. This way definitely requires surefootedness and a head …

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5.95 km

View North from the Ridge

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Fantastic view of the Alps.

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6.00 km

Lägern Castle Ruins

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In front of the ruin is a nice barbecue area, good description of the history of the ruin.

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6.23 km

This section requires a head for heights, but the more exposed part of the Lägerngrat begins after the Lägernsattel. Technically, this path is a T3 - not too crazy, but it definitely requires a head for heights and surefootedness.

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7.59 km

Boundary stone Zurich–Aargau

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a beautiful boundary stone right on the way.

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8.35 km

Burghorn

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The Burghorn is one of the highest points on the narrow ridge of the warehouses. From this vantage point you have a fantastic view to the south of the Appenzeller …

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