The three Murg Lakes are nestled in a wild and romantic valley basin and offer a stunning mountain landscape. The Lower Murg Lake is situated in the heart of a protected Swiss stone pine reserve, whose unspoilt atmosphere is reminiscent of the Canadian wilderness. Between the Middle and Upper Murg Lakes lies the Murgsee mountain inn, a popular meeting place for walkers and anglers.
The shortest and easiest route is from Murg on Lake Walensee, on the Zurich–Chur line. From there, you can reach the Mornen car park (P9) at around 1,200 metres above sea level either by car or by the Murg Valley bus (book with Taxi Walensee, tel. 079 735 30 00). The route is well signposted from Murg.
From Mornen, a natural gravel path approximately 1.5 metres wide leads directly to the Murgsee mountain inn at 1,825 metres above sea level. The walk takes around 1.5 to 2 hours.
The circular walk through the Mürtschen area is particularly recommended. The starting point is the Bachlaui car park (P8) in the Murg Valley. The footpaths are well marked and are also suitable for less experienced walkers.
