Hiking
Obersee-Uferweg
Rapperswil SG–Schmerikon
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Obersee-Uferweg
Rapperswil SG–Schmerikon
The section from Rapperswil to Schmerikon is a true feast for the eyes. For all who appreciate peaceful, remote paths through idyllic countryside, romantic villages and lush vegetation on the shores of a glistening lake.
The route begins in Rapperswil, a popular town with many attractions on the Zürichsee lake. The route leads mostly along gravel paths in the direction of Schmerikon, at first along the side of the lake with views of charming, small landing stages with colourful boats, the beautiful lake, and then past the Strandbad (lido).
The route then turns inwards revealing an agricultural region with lush fields, grazing pastures and meadows. Now and then you catch glimpses of the lake on the horizon. In Jona you turn towards the lake again at a small yacht harbour, to again pass verdant meadows with individual gnarled trees before reaching Bollingen.
In Bollingen the route continues at a higher level, affording spectacular views of the lake and countryside all the way to Schmerikon. The untouched lakeside areas make a wonderful sight. An ancient chapel surrounded by greenery on the outskirts of Bollingen is the crowning glory of this idyllic route before you finally reach Schmerikon.
The route then turns inwards revealing an agricultural region with lush fields, grazing pastures and meadows. Now and then you catch glimpses of the lake on the horizon. In Jona you turn towards the lake again at a small yacht harbour, to again pass verdant meadows with individual gnarled trees before reaching Bollingen.
In Bollingen the route continues at a higher level, affording spectacular views of the lake and countryside all the way to Schmerikon. The untouched lakeside areas make a wonderful sight. An ancient chapel surrounded by greenery on the outskirts of Bollingen is the crowning glory of this idyllic route before you finally reach Schmerikon.
The section from Rapperswil to Schmerikon is a true feast for the eyes. For all who appreciate peaceful, remote paths through idyllic countryside, romantic villages and lush vegetation on the shores of a glistening lake.
The route begins in Rapperswil, a popular town with many attractions on the Zürichsee lake. The route leads mostly along gravel paths in the direction of Schmerikon, at first along the side of the lake with views of charming, small landing stages with colourful boats, the beautiful lake, and then past the Strandbad (lido).
The route then turns inwards revealing an agricultural region with lush fields, grazing pastures and meadows. Now and then you catch glimpses of the lake on the horizon. In Jona you turn towards the lake again at a small yacht harbour, to again pass verdant meadows with individual gnarled trees before reaching Bollingen.
In Bollingen the route continues at a higher level, affording spectacular views of the lake and countryside all the way to Schmerikon. The untouched lakeside areas make a wonderful sight. An ancient chapel surrounded by greenery on the outskirts of Bollingen is the crowning glory of this idyllic route before you finally reach Schmerikon.
The route then turns inwards revealing an agricultural region with lush fields, grazing pastures and meadows. Now and then you catch glimpses of the lake on the horizon. In Jona you turn towards the lake again at a small yacht harbour, to again pass verdant meadows with individual gnarled trees before reaching Bollingen.
In Bollingen the route continues at a higher level, affording spectacular views of the lake and countryside all the way to Schmerikon. The untouched lakeside areas make a wonderful sight. An ancient chapel surrounded by greenery on the outskirts of Bollingen is the crowning glory of this idyllic route before you finally reach Schmerikon.
Length | Number of stages
11 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
70 m | 70 m
Hiking time
2 h 45 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(for wheelchair users)
|
difficult
(for wheelchair users)
Hints
Information for blind and visually impaired people
Blind and visually impaired people can walk the obstacle-free routes thanks to voice guidance. Voice guidance is integrated in the MyWay Pro app. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and SwitzerlandMobility. Voice guidance is offered only in the MyWay Pro app for iOS.
Information for wheelchair users
The obstacle-free routes enable us to offer a leisure activity to people who depend on paths without substantial natural or physical obstacles. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, SwitzerlandMobility, the Swiss Hiking Federation, and the Swiss Cantons.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Details
PDFArrival | return travel
Barrier-free travel / public transport
Rapperswil railway station is a support station.
Wheelchair-suitable parking spaces
Two parking spaces for wheelchair users are located on the north side of the station building. The yacht harbour in Jona also has a parking space for wheelchair users and two more are found at Schmerikon railway station.
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WC Rapperswil railway station
Rapperswil railway station has a wheelchair-accessible toilet for ladies and gents. WC info: door width 78cm; movement area (DxB) 140x145cm; seat height 46cm; hand grips, left moveable, right fixed; access left; mirror height 100cm; washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
km0 - km7.5
The route from Rapperswil to Bollingen is mostly on gravel paths (approx. 75%) with three short surfaced sections. At the swimming pool in Rapperswil you meet an uphill and then a downhill section, both 25m long with a 10% gradient. At km7.1 you reach a 40m-long uphill section with an 8% gradient followed by a 40m-long section with a 7% gradient. At km7.3 you meet a 30m-long uphill section with a 13% gradient with a drainage channel running across it (6cm).
WC Jona Stampf yacht harbour
A wheelchair-accessible public toilet is located at the Stampf yacht harbour in Jona at km3.1. WC info: door width 75cm; movement area (DxB) 110x110cm; seat height 45cm; hand grips, left moveable, right fixed; access left; mirror height 130cm (folding mirror); washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
WC Bollingen fire station
The fire service station in Bollingen at km7.7 has a parking space for wheelchair users and a wheelchair-accessible public toilet. This is not marked as such on the door and is located on the east side of the building. WC info: door width 90cm; movement area (DxB): 180x105cm; seat height 45cm; hand grips, left fixed, right none; access right; no mirror; washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
km7.5 - km11.5
The route from Bollingen to Schmerikon alternates between half gravel and half asphalt. At km7.8 there is a barbecue area. On the outskirts of Bollingen is a 100m uphill section with a 13% gradient. Another 100m uphill section with a 8% gradient follows at km9.1.
WC Migrolino railway station Schmerikon
The Migrolino shop at Schmerikon railway station has a wheelchair-accessible toilet. WC info: door width 90cm; movement area (DxB) 165x110cm; seat height 42cm; hand grips, left fixed, right moveable; access right; mirror height 120cm (folding mirror); washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
Bahnhofstrasse 2
8716 Schmerikon
Tel. +41 (0)55 292 13 90
Arrival | return travel
Barrier-free return journey / public transport
From Schmerikon railway station travels the S-Bahn (R) to the Rapperswil support railway station.
Contact
Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
