Tscherlach-Trail 452

The outdoor fitness trails in the Heidiland holiday region include over 30 uniformly signposted running routes originating from 10 stations, making it one of the largest outdoor fitness parks in the Alpine region. The Tscherlach Trail is one of four running routes around the Walenstadt station.

The starting point for this 7.4 km-long trail is the info point of the Walenstadt station at the ship landing (425 m above sea level). From there, the trail leads into the historic town of Walenstadt, past the Catholic church to the edge of town (473). For a few meters, the trail runs along the Widenbach brook before turning left. The trail then leads through vineyards and over meadows to the village of Tscherlach (451). Above the village, a short but steep climb begins on a gravel road to the forest edge at Valarsch (533). From now on to Berschis (444), the trail goes mostly straight or downhill: first on a well-maintained hiking path, then on a tarmac road above the village. Throughout the descent, there is a magnificent view of the cultural landscape around Walenstadt and the Flumserberge. Once you have crossed the Tscherlerbach in Berschis, the trail turns right and follows the stream to the main road, where the stream is crossed again. Always with the impressive Churfirsten peaks in sight, you continue on a paved side road back to Tscherlach and finally to Walenstadt at the starting point.