Hike on the Neckerweg

From Schwägalp over the Chräzeren Pass you reach the Spesswald forest. You follow the river course to St. Peterzell. Along the signposted hiking trail, it continues to Brunnadern and the village of Necker. The hiking trail continues downstream along the river over meadows and through forests to Ganterschwil. Shortly before Lütisburg, the Necker flows into the Thur. The Necker hike ends a little later in Bazenheid at the southernmost tip of Toggenburg.

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, optionally telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, optionally headlamp, maps

The route is continuously signposted and in good condition.

From the Zurich metropolitan area and Central Switzerland: On the A3 at Reichenburg towards Rapperswil and then over the Ricken Pass to Wattwil. Then up through Toggenburg to Nesslau and there turn towards Schwägalp.

From Eastern Switzerland: From St. Gallen to Herisau and further via Urnäsch to Schwägalp.

From southern Germany: Via Bregenz and St. Margrethen on the A13 to Haag and take the exit towards Toggenburg/Wildhaus. Or via Konstanz to Wil, then take the Toggenburg exit and follow the main road to Nesslau. Then turn towards Schwägalp.

By train to Nesslau, then by post bus to the Schwägalp stop, Säntis cable car.

There are public, paid parking spaces at Schwägalp. However, we recommend traveling by public transport as the route does not end at Schwägalp.

Toggenburg Tourism

Main Street 104

CH-9658 Wildhaus

Tel: +41 (0)71 999 99 11

E-mail: info@toggenburg.swiss

Internet: www.toggenburg.swiss

Enjoy a break at one of the quiet bathing spots directly on the Necker.