The dark stone pines, to which the nature reserve owes its status as a protected area, are reflected in the Lower Murg Lake. It is here that you will find the largest stone pine forests in the Northern Alps. Alpine bogs, moorland meadows, sparse forests, and waterfalls are steady companions on your hike to the Upper Murg Lakes at the base of Mt. Schwarzstöckli. Just above the tree line is the charmingly rustic inn "Murgsee", overlooking the lake. It is a good place for taking a break before descending into the valley.
How to get there:
By car: Drive from Zürich on A3 to Murg, continue to Alp Merlen. Hike to the Murg Lakes. Rundwanderung zu den Murgseen.
By public transportation: From Zürich via Ziegelbrücke to Murg. From Murg take a taxi to Alp Merlen. (Murg-Taxi, Tel. +41 (0)81 738 14 41).
Murgtal: Insider Tip for Mountain Lake Fans
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While most of the Alps have been made accessible, there still remain some relatively undiscovered corners. The nature reserve Murgtal, high above Lake Walen, is such a place. The hike begins in the chestnut forests by the lakeside, passes through deciduous forests and ascends to the Alpine conifer forests with their magnificent Swiss stone pine trees.
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- Ferienregion Heidiland
7320 Sargans
Tel. +41 (0)81 720 08 20
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