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Hinterrugg - the highest of the seven Churfirsten peaks

Hinterrugg - the highest of the seven Churfirsten peaks – This enjoyable ascent starts from Alp Sellamatt and continues via Zinggen - Hinterlücheren - Gluristal - Hinterrugg to Chäserrugg. Descend with the aerial cableway and cable railway to Unterwasser.

Those who want to go even higher will continue along the trail to the summit of Hinterrugg. On the way, you pass an unspoilt valley, strewn with rare flowers - the Gluristal - and climb up to the highest point at 2306 m above sea level. There you are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view from the highest of the Churfirsten peaks.

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Chäserrugg – Top of Toggenburg

Autumnal walks in Switzerland – From Chäserrugg, the mightiest of the seven peaks of the Churfirsten mountain range, you can enjoy unsurpassed views into six countries.

Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel zwischen dem Genfersee und den steil aufragenden Bergen bewohnt. Von hier wurde jahrhundertelang der Schiffsverkehr auf dem Genfersee und der bedeutende Landweg zum St.Bernhard-Pass beherrscht. Vom 12. bis ins 16. Jahrhundert gehörte Chillon den Grafen von Savoyen, dann eroberten die Berner die Wasserburg, danach die Waadtländer. Über 300’000 Besucher besichtigen pro Jahr Chillon mit den Wandmalereien aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, den unterirdischen Gewölben, Paradesälen und dem original erhaltenen Schlafzimmer aus der Zeit der Berner Herrschaft. Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel

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On the way to three mountain lakes

Hiking along the water – The hike takes you past meadows, pastures and bogs through regions where in earlier times the Walser people were to be found with their cattle. Vestiges of their settlements fascinate hikers to this day.

The hike takes you past meadows, pastures and bogs through regions where in earlier times the Walser people were to be found with their cattle. Vestiges of their settlements fascinate hikers to this day.

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Bisse du Ro (Suone, an ancient canal)

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The route from Lac de Tseuzier to Crans-Montana is multifaceted and somewhat demanding. The hiker is rewarded by stunning views from the former water canal (Suone) into the depth of the Liène Valley.

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Bisse du Ro (Suone, an ancient canal)
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