Murgbach Waterfall – Middle Murgsee loop from Mornen
Murgbach Waterfall – Middle Murgsee loop from Mornen
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Murgbach Waterfall – Middle Murgsee loop from Mornen
06:18
14.5km
1,000m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 15, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.78 km
Serpentine path
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2.25 km
Moorland in the Murgtal Valley
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2.42 km
Murgbach Stream
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2.86 km
Murgsee Circular Hike
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3.48 km
Lower Murgsee
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4.26 km
Murgbach Waterfall
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4.54 km
Middle Murgsee
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Murg lakes (Upper Murgsee / Middle Murgsee / Lower Murgsee)
Three mountain lake pearls in the Murg Valley (Upper Murgsee / Middle Murgsee / Lower Murgsee) in Eastern Switzerland SG / GL
The three Murg lakes are nestled in a wild, romantic valley basin. The lower Murgsee is in the middle of a protected pine reserve, the scenery is reminiscent of the wilderness of Canada. Between the middle and upper Murgsee is the Murgsee mountain inn, which accommodates not only hikers but also fishermen. The Murgsee trout are known for their pink, salmon-like flesh.
The shortest, best and easiest way to Murgsee leads via Murg on Lake Walen, on the Zurich - Chur route, either by car or the Murgtal bus (register for bus trips with Taxi Walensee, Tel. 079 735 30 00) to the Mornen car park (P2) at around 1200 m above sea level. The route via Murg is well signposted. From Mornen, a natural gravel path approx. 1.5 m wide leads directly to the Murgsee mountain restaurant at 1825 m above sea level. The hike takes around 1.5 to 2 hours.
The Murgsee - Mürtschen area circular hike is particularly recommended, with the starting point being the Merlen car park (P1) in the Murgtal. The hiking trails are well marked and are also suitable for hikers with little experience.
Text / Source: Eastern Switzerland Tourism, Fürstenlandstrasse 53, CH-9000 St.Gallen
ostschweiz.ch/de/map/detail/murgseen-d178b0e4-cf43-46c1-9f5e-29501dbf8262.html
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Murgsee Hut
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The restaurant at the upper Murgsee is open during the summer and autumn seasons.
The house has always retained its simple and rustic character. It serves as a summer season mountain restaurant and is mainly a rest stop for hikers or sport fishermen who seek relaxation by the crystal-clear waters.
Description
Here you can eat very well and relax overnight in a cozy shared room for the next day (pre-reservation for overnight stay recommended). You can reach the inn in 2 to 6 hours walking time from Murg or Maschgenkamm (Flumserberg).
myswitzerland.com/de-ch/unterkuenfte/berggasthaus-murgsee
schweizer-bergseen.ch/st.gallen/quarten/murgseen/restaurant-murgsee.html
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14.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.66 km
5.78 km
Surfaces
11.5 km
1.80 km
976 m
174 m
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