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Thur Waterfalls – View of the Churfirsten loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Toggenburg
Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Thur Waterfalls – View of the Churfirsten loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

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4.3

(32)

102

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Thur Waterfalls – View of the Churfirsten loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

02:36

8.87km

240m

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: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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328 m

Unterwasser Village Square

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From Unterwasser you can go on numerous hikes ... eg the Thurweg ... or take the train up to the Chäserrugg ... the local transport connection is also great, so …

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735 m

Right next to the bridge there are 2 benches that invite you to linger. If you follow the path, you are at the Thur Falls in 2 minutes.

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999 m

Thurfälle and barbecue area

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Nice place to take a break

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1.14 km

Thur Waterfalls

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Just a few minutes from the post bus stop in Unterwasser, it's accessible on a flat path. A beautiful gorge awaits. Along the way, there's a barbecue area on the banks of the Säntisthur.

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1.86 km

View of the Thurtal Valley

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Unfortunately, none! The Thur Falls here in August were completely dry.

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2.52 km

View of the Churfirsten

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From Plattenwied you can enjoy a magnificent view of the rolling valleys and distant peaks. Take the time to appreciate the panorama that unfolds before you, especially at sunrise or …

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2.86 km

View of the Upper Thur Valley

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Beautiful view of the Thur Valley

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8.72 km

Chäserrugg Unterwasser Train Station
In summer 2024 (opened on December 13, 2024), the valley station in Unterwasser was rebuilt and now connects arrival, stay, and onward travel in the style …

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8.87 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

2.68 km

2.24 km

1.05 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

1.89 km

1.00 km

379 m

296 m

154 m

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

24°C

13°C

23 %

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