Lakeside path at the Obersee – View over the Obersee loop from Rapperswil SG

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Lakeside path at the Obersee – View over the Obersee loop from Rapperswil SG

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Lakeside path at the Obersee – View over the Obersee loop from Rapperswil SG

02:47

11.0km

20m

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: August 20, 2026

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773 m

Lakeside path at the Obersee

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Beautiful hiking trail along the lake.

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1.36 km

Bench with a view of the Obersee

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Take a break with a view of Upper Lake Zurich. You can almost touch the Alps. Depending on the situation, it can be a little warmer here; a tree nearby should provide shade.

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1.50 km

View of the Obersee

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Here is the link to the tour: komoot.de/tour/60577492

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4.79 km

Observation tower on Upper Lake Zurich (Rapperswil-Jona)

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Small wooden tower for observing nature in the reeds and lake.

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5.66 km

View over the Obersee

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Very nice unofficial alternative route to the St. Gallen Way of St. James

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6.69 km

Rapperswil-Jona — Lake Zurich shoreline

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There is a beautiful but very busy walking and cycling path on the northern shore of Obersee between Jona and Schmerikon, mostly close to the shore. On the way there …

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