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Wide view – Giessenfall Waterfall loop from Kirchberg (SG)

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Wide view – Giessenfall Waterfall loop from Kirchberg (SG)

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Wide view – Giessenfall Waterfall loop from Kirchberg (SG)

02:01

7.02km

150m

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

918 m

Bench With Panoramic View of the Alpstein and Säntis

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Great view of the Alpstein with the Säntis ... 2 benches right on the edge of the forest

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2

1.03 km

View of Säntis

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3

2.19 km

View Over the Meadows

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Very nice place to shut down and switch off

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4

4.45 km

Rest bench

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Nicely located bench for a short break, with a soothing view of the countryside.

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5

5.06 km

Giessenfall Forest Grill and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful barbecue area along the forest path with a water feature. Covered seating and barbecue pit.

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6

5.33 km

Barbecue area at the Giessenbach

Highlight • Rest Area

Great barbecue area in the forest right on the banks of the Giessenbach

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7

5.77 km

Giessenfall Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A rather impressive waterfall of the Giessenbach for this region, accessible via a very traily (at best slippery when wet) path. The path leads up a rather steep and narrow …

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5.91 km

Picnic and Grill Area Above Giessenfall

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Super barbecue area .. lots of seating directly above the Giessenfall

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7.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

1.36 km

524 m

400 m

273 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.48 km

858 m

638 m

388 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

22°C

9°C

22 %

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