Schwänberg Bridge – Wissbach Gorge Trail loop from Gossau
Schwänberg Bridge – Wissbach Gorge Trail loop from Gossau
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Schwänberg Bridge – Wissbach Gorge Trail loop from Gossau
03:41
13.1km
270m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.98 km
Lochweg Bridge
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3.83 km
Schwänberg Bridge
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The 23 meter long Schwänberg Bridge is a covered rod polygon bridge over the Wissbach.
For pedestrians, it connects the Egg district of Flawil with …
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4.30 km
Stüdliweiher
Lake
4.61 km
Wissbach Gorge Trail
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The Wissbach Gorge is a wildly romantic side valley of the Glatt between Gossau, Flawil and Degersheim. A covered wooden walkway leads hikers safely through the gorge. A paradise for families with children.
Text / Source: Outdooractive
outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/ostschweiz-liechtenstein/gossau-wissbachschlucht-flawil/23425302
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5.29 km
Bridge in the Wissbach Gorge
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7.02 km
Confluence of the Wissbach and the Glatt
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8.59 km
Helfenberg Castle Ruins
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The castle was probably built in the first half of the 13th century. It was a residence of the Gielen von Glattbrugg family. …
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8.71 km
Glatt Valley near Wissbach Gorge
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9.60 km
Espel Biotope
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13.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.17 km
2.48 km
728 m
675 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.42 km
3.05 km
1.64 km
1.15 km
904 m
513 m
388 m
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Elevation
Highest point (730 m)
Lowest point (610 m)
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