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Hiking holidays Via Jacobi Rorschach - Einsiedeln

Hiking: Via Jacobi

Chapels in Appenzell & Einsiedeln monastery

The Via Jacobi is charming. It starts at Lake Constance and takes you past the historic old town of St. Gallen into the hilly landscape of Appenzell. Customs, cheese and an occasional “juchzer” accompany you on your way through Toggenburg to Lake Zurich.

The lake promenade of Rapperswil is charming and gives this part of the hike almost a Mediterranean touch. Lake Sihlsee on the plateau of Einsiedeln is almost wild and romantic. Charming lakes and villages throughout this hike make the first part of the Swiss Jacobs trail a great hike.    

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Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Rorschach. As a medieval traffic hub and lake port of St. Gallen, Rorschach is mentioned as a pilgrimage station around the year 1300. Highlights at the end of today's walk are the Old Town of St. Gallen (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to the Abbey Library. 

approx. 4 h
approx. 15 km
550 m
280 m

With a short train ride to Herisau you can avoid the march through the suburbs of St. Gallen. Herisau, oldest Appenzell parish seat has been known since 907. The path leads past the former hostel, zum Goldenen Sternen, then on through the varied hilly landscape of Appenzell and Toggenburg to Wattwil. Overnight stay in the adjacent village Lichtensteig.

approx. 7 h
approx. 23 km
1'000 m
1'125 m

Between Wattwil and Rapperswil, the landscape is dotted with individual farms and marked by gently rolling hills and various-sized woodland areas. Some beautiful sunken paths turn the hike into a special experience.

approx. 6.5 h
approx. 25 km
665 m
865 m

The hike leads over the wooden footbridge from Rapperswil to Hurden built in 2001 and then over the Etzelpass to Einsiedeln. Particularly impressive views of the Zürichsee on this trail to Switzerland’s most important place of pilgrimage.

approx. 4.5 h
approx. 16 km
760 m
260 m

Tour character

There are only few ascents, but a good physical condition and stamina is needed for the long legs. The trails are well maintained and easy to walk.  

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Prices & Dates

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Rorschach/surrounding
  Season 1
18.03.2023 - 31.03.2023
15.04.2023 - 12.05.2023
23.09.2023 - 15.10.2023

every day except Sunday
Season 2
01.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
13.05.2023 - 22.09.2023

every day except Sunday
Via Jacobi Rorschach - Einsiedeln, 4 days, CH-OSWRE-04X
Base price
629.-
649.-
Surcharge Single Room 139.- 139.-

Category: 3* hotels & local inns

Season 1
Mar 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 23, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
every day except Sunday
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023
every day except Sunday
Via Jacobi Rorschach - Einsiedeln, 4 days, CH-OSWRE-04X
Base price
Surcharge Single Room
629.-
139.-
649.-
139.-

Category: 3* hotels & local inns

Season 1
Mar 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 23, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023
Rorschach/surrounding
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
Einsiedeln
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
125.-
180.-
115.-
155.-
125.-
180.-
115.-
155.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Rorschach/surrounding
  Season 1
Mar 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 23, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023

every day except Sunday
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023

every day except Sunday
Rorschach/surrounding
Extra night double room (BB) 125.- 125.-
Extra night single room (BB) 180.- 180.-
Einsiedeln
Extra night double room (BB) 115.- 115.-
Extra night single room (BB) 155.- 155.-
Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Services

Included:

  • 3 overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers  
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • Visit to the abbey library in St. Gallen 
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline 

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 15.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection) 
  • Train journey St. Gallen – Herisau not included, approx. CHF 8.- per person
  • Bus to/from Liechtensteig not included, approx. CHF 5.- per person and ride
Information

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Rorschach. Drop off your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.  

  • Departure by public transport from Einsiedeln. Luggage will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest. 

Travel documents

Travel documents "digital" 

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online. 

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents: 

  • Your travel program 

  • Luggage tags 

  • Description of how to use the app 

  • Any vouchers 

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

Ratings

4.5 of 5 Stars (4 Ratings)
4 stars
Andrea Loretan CH | 26.10.2022
Sehr gut
Ich habe meine Etappenwanderung in vollen Zügen genossen. Alles hat bestens geklappt.
5 stars
Didier Rion CH | 08.09.2022
Belle randonnée et organisation parfaite
La beauté et la diversité du parcours des étapes. L'accueil de nos hôtes a été à la hauteur de nos espérances. La bonne organisation en amont de ce voyage. A Brienz, le nom de l'hôtel sur le document remis par Eurotrek ne correspondait pas à la réalité. L'hôtel n'avait pas de réservation. Prise en charge rapide de votre part et nous avons été relogé dans un autre hôtel.
4 stars
Annelise isaaz CH | 02.08.2021
Excursion top et exigeante
Très beaux paysages sur des chemins bien balisés. Nous avons particulièrement aimé la ville de SaintGall et l’hôtel Sorell cela vaut aussi pour Rapperswil!
5 stars
Marie-Jeanne Huber CH | 17.07.2017
Via Jacobi
J'ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à marcher sur la via Jacobi avec les cartes mises à disposition . Certains jours, la durée de marche était très longue et c'était très agréable d'arriver à l'hôtel, de récupérer mon bagage et d'apprécier une douche puis la tranquillité. Sur le chemin j'ai rencontré des pèlerins très sympas.Ich hatte viel Spaß auf der Via Jacobi zu gehen mit Karten zur Verfügung gestellt. . An manchen Tagen war die Laufzeit sehr lang und es war sehr schön zum Hotel zu bekommen, um mein Gepäck zu holen und eine Dusche und die Ruhe genießen. Auf dem Weg traf ich einige freundliche Pilger.

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