Thur waterfalls, Walenstadt

Name: Thur waterfalls
Address: Walenstadt, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Walenstadt

Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

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The Thur waterfalls are two cascades located on the river Thur approximately ten minutes walking from the village square of Unterwasser in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, The water cascades down from steep rock faces, and on highest point drops from 23 metres. The road along the waterfalls was developed in 1927 and includes three observation decks. ()

Local name: Thurfälle Coordinates: 47°12'8"N, 9°18'43"E

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Walenstadt Switzerland

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Thur waterfalls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Säntis, Chäserrugg, Schwendisee.

1.9 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
48 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Toggenburg region of Switzerland, Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann is a winter wonderland that beckons skiers and snowboarders from around the globe. This picturesque ski area, located in the canton of St.
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Säntis
92 min walk • Rising majestically above the Alpstein massif, Säntis stands as a prominent landmark in the Eastern Alps of Switzerland. At an impressive height of 2,502 meters, it is the highest mountain in the Alpstein range and offers breathtaking panoramic views that sweep across...
3.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chäserrugg
84 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Chäserrugg is a mountain peak that offers breathtaking views and a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. At an elevation of 2,262 meters, it is the easternmost peak of the seven summits of the Churfirsten...
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwendisee
36 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Eastern Switzerland, Schwendisee is a serene mountain lake that epitomizes the tranquil beauty of the Swiss Toggenburg region. This hidden gem, less frequented by the tourist crowds, offers a peaceful retreat amidst nature's...
3.6 miNE
Tower
Säntis
91 min walk • The Säntis transmitter is a 123.5 m high transmitting station on the summit of the 2,502 m high Säntis mountain in Switzerland. It is operated by Swisscom. The original microwave station was built in 1955, but because Säntis is directly exposed to north-western weather the unprotected microwave radio antennae regularly iced up in winter.
3.6 miSW
Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
Wildenmannlisloch
92 min walk • Wildenmannlisloch is an alpine limestone Karst cave in the municipality of Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Toggenburg region, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, on the northern slope of the Churfirsten range at an elevation of 1640 m. The cave extends for 142 m, at about 60 m from the entrance forming a chamber.
3.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterrugg
87 min walk • The Hinterrugg is the highest peak of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It overlooks the town of Walenstadt and the lake in the canton of St. Gallen.
3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stockberg
95 min walk • The Stockberg is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Nesslau in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies on the range west of the Säntis.
1.4 miSW
Historical place, Monastery
Kloster
35 min walk • St. John's Abbey in the Thurtal was a Benedictine monastery originally established in Alt St. Johann in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, in the mid-12th century.
3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zuestoll
91 min walk • The Zuestoll is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wildhuser Schafberg
68 min walk • The Wildhuser Schafberg is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking Wildhaus in the canton of St. Gallen. It is situated in the massif of the Alpstein, on the range west of the Altmann.