Walensee Hke - From Walenstadt to Weesen

Brief description: Starting our journey in Walenstadt, we set off on a spectacular hike along the northern part of the Walensee towards Weesen. The trail leads us through forests and along rocky paths, rewarding us with magnificent panoramic views of the lake and the majestic Churfirsten mountain range. Along the way, we will hike through the charming, car-free village of Quinten with its unique Mediterranean flair, and then pass the Seerenbach Falls, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Switzerland, before finally reaching our destination in Weesen.
During our break in Quinten, we can go for a refreshing swim in the lake and enjoy lunch in some of the restaurants.

Komoot Link: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2988439408
Key data
Length: 20,1 km
Ascent: 730 m
Descent: 720 m
Duration without breaks: approx. 6:52 hours
Technical difficulty: according to Komoot SAC T2.
SAC T2: Mountain hiking trail - Trail with a clear route throughout. Terrain is steep in places. Risk of falling cannot be ruled out. Elementary sure-footedness. Elementary sense of direction.

Arrival and departure
Meeting point: 8:30 Zürich HB under the blue angel
8:43 S25 from Zürich HB track 7 to Ziegelbrücke
9:28 S17 to Walenstadt
Start of Hike: 9:46 in Walenstadt

Breaks
We plan to take a short break about every hour. Around 12:00, we’ll take a 30-minute break for anyone who wants to have lunch. We expect to arrive in Quinten around 15:00 and take a longer break there of about 60 minutes. Anyone who wants to can have lunch at a restaurant, drink coffee, eat ice cream, or go swimming. Since this is a fairly long hike, please make sure to bring plenty of food and drinks.

Disclaimer
Important Notice
This is NOT a guided tour, but an informal meetup of individuals acting on their own responsibility. Participation is at your own risk.
Each participant is solely responsible for:

• assessing the requirements and difficulty of the hike,
• evaluating their own fitness and capabilities,
• ensuring adequate equipment (boots, clothing, Sun cream, tick repellent etc.) and sufficient insurance coverage,
• checking the weather forecast in advance.

In case professional rescue services are required, each participant will be responsible for the costs.
The organizer accepts no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or death that may result directly or indirectly from this event. The organizer does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the hike description.
By joining this hike, you agree to the terms stated above.

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