Zweribach Waterfalls from Sankt-Märgen

From Sankt-Märgen to the Zweribach waterfalls via the Hischbach waterfall and back via the Kapfen chapel.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.09 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,529 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,526 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,399 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,490 ft

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Start from Sankt-Märgen, past the Hotel Hirschen: a little further on, there is a small car park along the last houses on LandfeldWeg on the right.

The route is very well signposted with a Yellow Diamond. Head north-east and follow the signs for Zweribach Wasserfälle.

(1) Walk past the RankMülhe and continue straight on until you reach a Fork in the road.

(2) Turn left onto the Hauptweg, which winds through the forest and leads to another Fork in the road.

(3) Take the left-hand fork, go straight on at the next junction and continue to the start of the small waterfall trail.

(4) Turn right and head for the first waterfall, the Hirschbach Wasserfall.

(5) Continue along the path, passing a track on your right, until you reach the second waterfall, the Zweribach Wasserfälle. Please note that this section becomes narrow and can be slippery, particularly on the rocks.

(6) At this point, do not cross the bridge but head back up the same side of the Zweribach, continuing to follow the Yellow Diamond markings to reach the ridge. This is a section with a steep climb – you’ll ascend about 200 metres over one kilometre – so adjust your pace accordingly.

(7) You must now follow the yellow and light blue diamond markers towards Sankt-Märgen, taking the path on the left. Keep left at the first junction, then go straight on at the next one to reach a Fork in the road.

(8) Turn left at the fork.

(9) About a hundred metres further on, there’s a lovely little spot with shelters where you can take a short break if needed. Keep going straight on.

(10) At the junction, you’ll join a path leading to Santiago de Compostela. Continue to the left until you reach the KapfenKapelle.

(11) Go straight on, turn left at the next junction, then turn right about a hundred metres further on. The path enters the forest and then runs alongside it, heading south-west.

(12) Turn left, following the Yellow Diamond markings, and keep to the right at the next two junctions. The path heads south and rejoins the outbound route.

Follow this route to the right until you reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,966 ft - Car park behind the Hotel Hirschen
  2. 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 3,087 ft - Rank Mülhe
  3. 2 : mi 1.25 - alt. 3,071 ft - At the fork in the road, turn left
  4. 3 : mi 2.05 - alt. 2,953 ft - At the fork in the road, take the left-hand path
  5. 4 : mi 2.64 - alt. 3,097 ft - Start of the waterfall path
  6. 5 : mi 3.07 - alt. 2,904 ft - Hirschbach Waterfalls
  7. 6 : mi 3.6 - alt. 2,697 ft - Zweribach Waterfalls
  8. 7 : mi 4.24 - alt. 3,337 ft - Ridge: turn left
  9. 8 : mi 4.79 - alt. 3,235 ft - At the fork in the road, turn left
  10. 9 : mi 4.85 - alt. 3,232 ft - Shelters
  11. 10 : mi 5.27 - alt. 3,360 ft - Junction with the Way of St James
  12. 11 : mi 5.41 - alt. 3,396 ft - Kapfen Chapel
  13. 12 : mi 6.28 - alt. 3,104 ft - Turn left
  14. S/E : mi 7.09 - alt. 2,969 ft - Car park behind the Hotel Hirschen

Notes

You need to be well equipped (shoes, walking sticks, etc.) and take great care on the narrow path near the waterfalls.
It is very uneven and can be very slippery, with plenty of stones and moss...

Worth a visit

Hischbach Waterfalls
Zweribach Waterfalls
Kapfen Chapel

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 24304601

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, though the path between the two waterfalls is very stony and tricky, and the climb back up after the second waterfall is quite a challenge. A magnificent waterfall, especially the second one.

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User 214818

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This hike is classified as moderately difficult, but the section after the first waterfall is still quite challenging.

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mbh68
mbh68

It's true that it's a beautiful route.

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User 3781853

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I have nothing to say or write. The hike was very interesting.

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Positiver68
Positiver68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On the way down to the first waterfall between points 5 and 6, a tree crosses the path and there is a tricky section.
Nice hike.
Nice place to take a break between the 2 waterfalls.
Possibility of buying a self-service drink, remember to take change.
Thank you

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virgule
virgule

To be continued

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Noémix68
Noémix68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A hike to take in the sights.
The route alternated between sunny and shady sections.
The climb from point 6 to point 7 seemed less difficult than advertised, but that's probably because you expect to have to make this effort.
Do it again as the seasons change to appreciate the floral changes.

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Jean Luc Lancelevee
Jean Luc Lancelevee

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a hike that allows you to see a variety of landscapes. it is partly on open ground and partly through woodland.
The second part after the waterfall is only suitable for fit walkers.

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User 2423018

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike, superb waterfalls, from point 2 to point 4 closed but a diversion has been put in place and is easy to follow I recommend

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Xavier57540
Xavier57540

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk
A shady trail, ideal for hot weather, with the option of cooling off at the waterfalls.

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Mustromb68
Mustromb68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magical route, panoramic views, beautiful waterfalls. The last climb is really steep. 400 m upstream of the Zweribach waterfall, there is a lovely picnic area with a hut, benches and tables.
At the end of the forest, the little chapel invites you to stop for a short while before returning to the surrounding mountain pastures and farms.

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NialaS
NialaS

Thanks for the information. We know Sankt Märgen well and there is indeed plenty to do.

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belliola
belliola

Hello,
No, there are no restaurants on the route, but you will find them in the village of Sankt Märgen. We set off in the morning with a good hearty breakfast, nibbled at the waterfall and finished in the middle of the afternoon in a pastry shop opposite the church (known locally as a café), which is very well known in the village... (not allowed to advertise ... ) but there are plenty of other restaurants and opportunities that we didn't try.

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NialaS
NialaS

Hello,
Concerning route 244603, can you tell me if we can eat along the way (restaurant, farm inn, other...)?
Thank you very much!

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NialaS
NialaS

Hello,
Can you tell me if there's a refreshment point on the route? We'd like to start the walk in the morning and finish in the afternoon, with a lunch break.
Thank you very much for your information.

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