Backpack wine tasting on Lake Walen

Name: Rucksack-Weinprobe am Walensee
Start: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-10T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Hotel Seehof

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Backpack wine tasting 11.00 1 backpack classic for 1-4 people: 75.00 CHF
Backpack wine tasting 11.00 1 backpack deluxe for 1-4 people: 104.00 CHF
Backpack wine tasting 11.00 1 backpack medium for 1-4 people: 92.00 CHF
Backpack wine tasting 14.00 1 backpack classic for 1-4 people: 75.00 CHF
Backpack wine tasting 14.00 1 backpack deluxe for 1-4 people: 104.00 CHF
Backpack wine tasting 14.00 1 backpack medium for 1-4 people: 92.00 CHF

Explore the countryside around Walenstadt with a bulging rucksack. In it: three regional wines to taste at selected locations.

Explore the countryside around Walenstadt with a bulging rucksack. Inside: three regional wines to taste at selected locations. An audio guide provides exciting information about viticulture and the landscape between the lake and the rock face.

Discover the diverse nature around Walenstadt on a leisurely hike
Three selected wines from local winegrowers in a chilled rucksack
Enjoy the tasting with a view of Lake Walen and the surrounding vineyards
Learn exciting background information about the region and winegrowing with an audio guide

Your wine experience starts at the Hotel Restaurant Seehof in Walenstadt. Here you will receive your rucksack with everything you need. The route takes you through a varied landscape: lakeside paths, sparse forests and viewpoints with distant views over the vines and the lake. Along the way, there are always beautiful places to stop for a rest and a taste. The experience is complemented by snacks (depending on the rucksack chosen) and entertaining information via audio guide - about viticulture, the region and what makes this landscape so special. Whether alone, as a couple or with friends: This wine hike is ideal for anyone who wants to combine enjoyment with exercise.
You have a choice of three options:
Rucksack Classic

3 wines (3 x 5dl) from different wineries, including 1 white wine, 1 rosé and 1 red wine
1 bottle of mineral water (5dl) per person
1 pack (150 g) of Brewbee Tschipps "Sea Salt"
Glasses
Napkins
Füllmi (waste bag for a clean Heidiland)
Instructions Audioguide

Medium backpack

Same contents as Rucksack Classic
2 pairs of Landjäger (200 g)
1 piece of alpine cheese (200 g)
4 slices of bread

Deluxe backpack

Same contents as Rucksack Classic
4 pairs of Landjäger (200 g)
2 pieces of alpine cheese (200 g)
8 slices of bread

A rucksack is designed for up to 4 people. How many rucksacks you book depends entirely on how thirsty and hungry you are.

Packed rucksack with three wines from the Walensee region
Exciting information about the Walensee wine-growing region via audio guide (only in German)

Please note that the audio guide, the information on the wines and the instructions are only available in German.

Notes

You will need your cell phone to listen to the audio guides, headphones optional (please bring your own)
The wine tasting is for adults aged 16 and over
We recommend lightweight trekking shoes for the hike
Own rucksack recommended for additional drinks and clothing
The rucksack will be returned to the Hotel Restaurant Seehof
Enjoy dinner at the Restaurant Seehof after your wine tasting (reservation recommended)

Tour details

Time required: 2-2.5 hours (pure hiking time Ø 40 minutes)
Distance: 2.2 km
Altitude difference: +54 m / -54 m
Difficulty level: easy
Map with altitude profile
Route description

Note: The audio guides are not tied to the suggested route. If you prefer a different route or would like to enjoy the wine and the audio guide in the same place, this is no problem. However, we recommend that you follow the order of the audio guides.
Arrival by public transport: We recommend traveling by public transport to Walenstadt train station. Take the B442 bus in the direction of Flums, Bahnhof to the bus stop Walenstadt, Hafen. Then walk approx. 90 meters to the Hotel Restaurant Seehof. By car: Paid parking available at the Hotel Restaurant Seehof.
Booking

Bookable from August to November 2025, daily
A total of 5 rucksacks are available per day. The contents of a rucksack are intended for a maximum of 4 people.
Online and by telephone: until shortly before the start of the tour, if rucksacks are still available

Any questions? Please contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Flumserberg Information Office, T +41 81 720 18 18, flumserberg@heidiland.com

Start at the Hotel Restaurant Seehof, Seestrasse 104, 8880 Walenstadt