Toggenburger Höhenweg, Stage 6/6

From the Hulfteggpass , the trail leads down into the tiny village of Mühlrüti, from where it climbs again and leads past the legend-shrouded vantage point of St. Iddaburg. At Wurenholz the Höhenweg merges with the Thurweg and ends at the famous abbey town of Wil.

The approximately six-hour hike through the pre-Alpine hills of Toggenburg begins at the Mühlrüti, Hulftegg bus stop. Initially, the yellow-waymarked trail descends through forest to Untere Hulftegg and briefly follows the Mühlrütibach. In Mühlrüti, the route passes the Church of St. Josef. Open meadows and wooded slopes then alternate.

The main ascent leads to Iddaburg. At the pilgrimage church, the hike reaches its highest point at around 965 metres. The trail then continues in a steady series of ascents and descents across Stäägen and through a succession of pastures, woodland and small settlements to Dietschwil.

Beyond the village, the route passes the Giessenfall waterfall in rocky surroundings. Towards the end, the trail once again descends significantly and approaches Wil through forest and open farmland. It continues through the southern quarter into the town centre. After around 22 kilometres, the hike ends near Wil SG railway station.