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This 55-kilometer stretch leads from Rapperswil through original pre-Alpine landscapes to Wattwil.

Description

Wetlands and rolling hills characterize the Zurich Oberland. And side views of the Bachtel offer far-reaching views over the lake of Zurich and surrounding Alps. Following this, the route leads into the Tösstal valley, a lesser-known backside of canton Zurich - with the final stage to Toggenburg leading through the pre-Alpine scenes of the Goldingertal valley and Ricken.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Rapperswil-Jona
Destination
Wattwil
Direction
One way
Ascent
1250 m
Descent
1050 m
Distance
55 km
Distance on tarred ways
54 km
Distance on natural surface
1 km
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
With panoramic view

Route

Herzroute

Lausanne - Rorschach
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 10/13

Distance

55 km

Ascent

1250 m

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