This new treetop walk in eastern Switzerland is nice low key outing for families. The main event is a elevated walkway that loops 500m in the forest, with nice views of the surrounding landscape and signboards educating you about the variety of trees in the area.
Below the walkway, there is a fun playground and another loop path, with more interactive educational signboards. There is a big picnic area with fire pits as well as a café. I thought the walkway was beautifully designed and the whole park enjoyable for families, but it’s a bit pricey in my opinion. Love to hear what you think!
| Location: | Eastern Switzerland |
| Address: | Baumwipfelpfad Neckertal, Lettenstrasse 19, 9122 Mogelsberg, |
| Car: | Parking: Lettenstrasse 20 9122 Mogelsberg GPS: 47°21’37.0″N 9°08’14.2″E 1hr44 from Zurich |
| Train: | train station: Mogelsberg, then 30 min walk 1hr20 from Zürich |
| Trail: | 500m loop |
| Elevation: | tree top walk at 827m |
| Condition: | wood walkway, accessible with strollers and wheelchairs |
| Skill: | easy |
| Open: | year around, weather dependent best May through October |
| Cost: | CHF 15/adult, CHF 8/child aged 6 to 16, under 6 free |
| More info: | www.baumwipfelpfad.ch |
Overview
The Tree Top Walk is located in eastern Switzerland, near St. Gallen, not really close to anything else. They specifically built this attraction to draw tourists to this region, which is full of beautiful rolling hills and forests, but nothing famous.
The Tree Top walk itself is perched on top of a hill, mostly in a forest. There is a 500m raised walkway winding through the trees, with several signboards educating you about different kinds of trees. You must pay an entrance fee to go on this walkway, shown in black on the map below.
Underneath the walkway is a playground and another path with interactive educational signboards, shown in orange above. This part is free to enter and use. Next to the tree top walk, there is a cafe, a picnic area with fire pits and wood, water fountain, and WCs.
Getting There
By car: Drive to Mogelsberg and follow signs to Baumwipfelpfad. There are a few parking areas. I parked at the closest one at Lettenstrasse 20 9122 Mogelsberg. From there, it’s a 700m walk uphill to the Treetop walk area. There is another parking lot right at the entrance, but it’s only for vehicles with disabled persons.
By public transport: Take a train to Mogelsberg (the S4 and S8 from St. Gallen stop here). Then it’s a 30 min hike up the hill (about 100m elevation gain) to reach the Tree Top walk. The path is shown in blue below. The solid line is suitable for strollers, the dotted line for walkers.
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Walk from parking to entrance
If you came by car, follow the path with signs to Baumwipfelpfad. It will take you through a neighborhood then up the gravel road shown below.
A glimpse of the treetop walkway in the forest as you walk up.
The entrance to the tree top park. You can use all the facilities for free, including the playground. You only need to pay an entrance fee for the tree top walk itself. Below you can see the picnic area with lots of tables, fire pits with wood, and water. There are WC in the building in the background.
Playground
Under the treetop walk, you’ll find a playground with a zip line and a few obstacles to climb on. This area is free to visit.
A marble run.
There is a loop path under the tree walk with educational signboards, text also in English.
It’s a nice walk under the elevated walkway.
Tree top walk
At the window below, buy your tickets to enter the tree top walk. Then walk through the turnstile here. There a few steps up to the walkway but after that it is obstacle free and suitable for strollers.
You get a little map of the treetop walk so you can mark off the stations.
Easy walking, suitable for strollers.
Nice views from up here.
A few educational signboards about different trees that grow in the area. Text also in English. There are also a few interactive elements. Below you can try lifting the same the weight that a golden eagle can lift.
View down to the playground.
