Themed walk moor

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Logo Themed walk moor
Tour data
2.1km
1,280 - 1,316m
Distance
40hm
46hm
Ascent
00:40h
 
Duration
Brief description

Schwägalp is located in a moorland landscape that is listed in the federal inventory of landscapes of national importance. A high footbridge leads into the heart of the mysterious moors with their rare plants and animals.

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Passhöhe inn

Route
Gasthaus Passhöhe
0.0 km
Beieregg
0.8 km
Schwarzegg
1.0 km


Best season
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Description

On this themed walk you will learn more about the diversity of forms, the rich flora and fauna, special types of cultivation and the impressive size of the Schwägalp moor landscape. Get to know its inhabitants: interesting animals such as the black grouse, the forest lizard or chamois and rare plants such as the exotic-looking cranberry and the carnivorous sundew. In addition, this theme trail provides you with a lot of interesting information about the origins of the moors: from the Ice Age to the first raised bogs in the alps and pre-aps.

Directions

The trail up the hill starts on the other side of the main road – cross road after descent – take left after stone wall – Passhöhe inn

Highest point
1,316 m
Endpoint

Passhöhe inn

Height profile
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Equipment

trekking or hiking shoes. Clothing appropriate to the weather.

Additional information
https://naturerlebnispark.ch/

https://saentisbahn.ch/


Directions
Schwägalp is located in eastern Switzerland. Arrival via Nesslau or Urnäsch.
  • well-cleared roads all year round
  • from Zurich 1.30h 101km
  • from Munich 3.15 h 252km
  • Arrival without motorway vignette possible
Public transportation

By train to Nesslau on the Toggenburg side, or Urnäsch on the Appenzell side. The post bus will then take you to Schwägalp. Please note the current timetable: www.sbb.ch/de/

Parking

Parking available at the Säntisbahn valley station.


Author
The tour Themed walk moor is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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General info

Refreshment stop
Flora
Fauna
A lot of view
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