Weesen - Quinten - Walenstadt

We leave the Weesen quay and walk along the main road, past the Catholic Flikirche church, to the hamlet of Fli. The path to Betlis, at times high above the water level, is carved into the rock and has tunnels. In the Talegg forest, a path branches off to the right to the Betlis bay with a fireplace. We hike on to Höfli - Strahlegg, where we enjoy the magnificent panoramic view. Opposite us are Filzbach and Obstalden on the Kerenzerberg, with Mürtschenstock, Nüenchamm and Firzstock above. A detour to the former Roman watchtower Strahlegg from 1386 is worthwhile. After Vorderbetlis, we visit the impressive Seerenbach waterfalls (option A). From a height of 600 m, the water cascades down into the valley in several stages. We watch a second water spectacle from a viewing platform. From a cave in the gorge wall, especially after heavy rain or when the snow melts, the huge volumes of water from the Rin spring shoot over the 48 m high rock face into the Seerenbach. Back on the hiking trail, we cross the deep ravine of the Seerenbach stream on a narrow footbridge, then the slightly ascending path leads into the Seerenwald forest and down a partly exposed rocky path to Quinten, one of the few places in Switzerland that is still car-free. The mild climate allows figs, lemons, sweet chestnuts and an excellent wine to ripen. We continue along the lake on a wide, beautifully laid out path, cross the delta of the Aubach in Quinten Au and reach Josen. The path now climbs steeply to the farms of Garadur and Engen. Opposite is the Flumserberg vacation area, while the Seeztal valley with Flums and Mels opens up to the east. We cross a small section of forest again, then continue through the clearing from Brüeli to Frachtina. Through the lime forest we reach the shores of Lake Walen and the "garrison town" of Walenstadt.