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

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

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

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4.87km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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54 m

Unterwasser Valley Station (Chäserrugg)

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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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734 m

Old Stone Bridge Near Thur Waterfalls

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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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1.17 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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1.93 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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2.58 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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2.92 km

View of the Upper Thur Valley

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Beautiful view of the Thur Valley

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4.37 km

Thur Waterfalls trail signpost

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4.54 km

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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4.87 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.54 km

1.22 km

392 m

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.59 km

1.00 km

401 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

11°C

2°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

October 4, 2024,Thurwasserfälle in Unterwasser: Kleiner Regenspaziergang mit Marina Daniel Birgit Lasse Leon

A short walk in Unterwasser and in the rain with our visitors from southern Germany, just to the Thur waterfalls....
I'm doing a short walk above the waterfalls with Birgit, the kids have seen enough and prefer to go bouldering in the BoulderBox in Unterwasser, where Jeamy is also joining us...
There's been a lot of snow further up to …

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