Stump's Lantern Path at Lake Schwendisee

The circular route starts at the parking lot at Lake Schwendisee and then follows the lanterns, over the footbridge, through the forest, along the gravel road and finally a short stretch on the paved road back to the starting point.

warm footwear, warm and weather-appropriate clothing in layers, possibly provisions and drinking water

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 Unterwasser. Afterwards, drive up to Lake Schwendisee via the Hintere Schwendiestrasse.

From Eastern Switzerland:
From St. Gallen to Herisau and further over Wasserfluh to Lichtensteig. Or drive from St. Gallen to Wil, take the Toggenburg exit. Follow the main road to Unterwasser. Then drive up to Lake Schwendisee via the Hintere Schwendiestrasse.

From the southern German area:
Via Bregenz and St. Margrethen on the A13 to Haag, take the exit towards Toggenburg/Wildhaus and follow the main road to Wildhaus. Then drive up to Lake Schwendisee via the Vordere Schwendistrasse. Or via Konstanz to Wil, take the Toggenburg exit and follow the main road to Unterwasser. Then drive up to Lake Schwendisee via the Hintere Schwendiestrasse.

By train to Nesslau-Neu St. Johann or Buchs SG, then by post bus to the stop «Wildhaus Dorf» or «Unterwasser Post». Afterwards, get to Lake Schwendisee via the ride-sharing benches.

Paid parking directly at the start and end point of the circular route

Toggenburg Tourism
Hauptstrasse 104
9658 Wildhaus
+41 71 999 99 11
info@toggenburg.swiss

Environmentally friendly thanks to the ride-sharing bench to Lake Schwendisee. More information is available here.