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View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Hochmättli

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Quarten

View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Hochmättli

Hard

5.0

(2)

6

hikers

View of the Upper Murgsee – Upper Murg Lake loop from Hochmättli

06:24

12.6km

920m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.70 km for 4.00 km

Waypoints

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736 m

Murgbach Waterfall

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Impressive waterfall that falls down to the Lower Murgsee. Have your camera ready!

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2

1.01 km

Middle Murgsee

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Middle Murgsee 1808 m
Murg lakes (Upper Murgsee / Middle Murgsee / Lower Murgsee)
Three mountain lake pearls in the Murg Valley (Upper Murgsee / Middle Murgsee / Lower Murgsee) …

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3

1.33 km

Murgsee Hut

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Berggasthaus Murgsee at 1818 m
The restaurant at the upper Murgsee is open during the summer and autumn seasons.
The house has always retained its simple and rustic character. It …

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2.52 km

Widersteiner Furggel

Mountain Pass

5.70 km

Gufelstock

Peak

6.22 km

Höch

Peak

7

7.97 km

Schwarzstöckli (2,385 m)

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Steep ascent, which requires some surefootedness, but is worthwhile because of the views.

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8

9.48 km

Do not forget the bath towel and enjoy the refreshment

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9.69 km

Murgsee-Furggel Pass

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Pass crossing Murgseefurgglen / Mürtschenfurgglen 1985 m above sea level SG / GL (saddle)
Beautiful view of the Murgsee

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10.1 km

View of the Upper Murgsee

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Very beautiful seascape, surrounded by lush pastures

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11

10.9 km

Upper Murg Lake

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The Obere Murgsee is the largest of the three lakes and is located at the end of the Murg Valley. The water, located at 1,816 meters, invites you to swim …

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12.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

4.01 km

3.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.14 km

2.92 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 3 June

13°C

4°C

96 %

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