--- title: "Circular route Freyenweiher - Krebsbach" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/circular-route-freyenweiher-krebsbach" description: "The Krebsbach: The Krebsbach originates from Lake Hüttner. It flows via Itlimoos, Fürti, Roos, Weingarten and Schlyffi to Vorderbäch, where it flows into Lake Zurich. Already in the late Middle Ages, the Krebsbach was a vital lifeline for Wollerau: craftsmen and businesses settled on its banks to use the power of its water. This information trail takes you to the most important stations of the Krebsbach’s past. Some are still relevant today – because the Krebsbach continues to play a role in Wollerau in the 21st century. The Freyenweiher: In 1887 Tobias Frey, owner of the dye works, built an earth dam in the Itlimoos area – the birth of the Freyenweiher. The collected water was led from the Freyenweiher through the natural stream bed to the artificially created Fürtiweiher, which was removed in 1991, and from there via a pressure pipe down Fürtitobel to the turbine of the dye works. In 1991 the dye works ceased operation. The former reservoir has meanwhile become an oasis for those seeking relaxation. Residents from near and far enjoy the peace of this idyllic place. The Freyenweiher / Schöni area was included in the federal inventory of nationally important raised bogs." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3769708/a2e86ff5135db07e3731f657871ce430d0c3cc4f7c30bc94dba557ee3fe9361c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular route Freyenweiher - Krebsbach ======================================= - Tip - 8.21 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Walk - 2:30 h - 8.21 km - 189 m - 189 m - 499 m - 655 m - 156 m - - Start: Wollerau train station - Destination: Wollerau train station Following the traces of water use originating from a nationally significant current raised bog. The Krebsbach originates from Lake Hüttner. It flows via Itlimoos, Fürti, Roos, Weingarten and Schlyffi to Vorderbäch, where it flows into Lake Zurich. Already in the late Middle Ages, the Krebsbach was a vital lifeline for Wollerau: craftsmen and businesses settled on its banks to use the power of its water. This information trail takes you to the most important stations of the Krebsbach’s past. Some are still relevant today – because the Krebsbach continues to play a role in Wollerau in the 21st century. **The Freyenweiher:** In 1887 Tobias Frey, owner of the dye works, built an earth dam in the Itlimoos area – the birth of the Freyenweiher. The collected water was led from the Freyenweiher through the natural stream bed to the artificially created Fürtiweiher, which was removed in 1991, and from there via a pressure pipe down Fürtitobel to the turbine of the dye works. In 1991 the dye works ceased operation. The former reservoir has meanwhile become an oasis for those seeking relaxation. Residents from near and far enjoy the peace of this idyllic place. The Freyenweiher / Schöni area was included in the federal inventory of nationally important raised bogs. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (32%) Asphalt (29%) Trail (39%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions **Hiking trail signage from Wollerau train station (starting point):** - Towards Schwalbenboden (25 min from Wollerau train station) - At Schwalbenboden towards Erlen sports field (30 min from Schwalbenboden) - At Erlen sports field towards Freyenweijer (15 min from Erlen sports field) - At Freyenweiyer follow the hiking trail signage for 100 m towards Richterswil and then turn left (no hiking trail signage!) - 170 m on a road, then left onto a path, continue around Freyenweijer until the next fork in the path (another 355 m later) - At the fork take the right path until you reach the next hiking trail signage 190 m later at the Schöni location - At the Schöni location follow the hiking trail signage towards Erlen sports field - From now on, follow all hiking trail signage towards Wollerau / Wollerau train station. Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A3 motorway to Wollerau take exit No. 38 (Wollerau). Read more **Parking** Wollerau directly at the Wollerau motorway exit. Read more **Public transportation** By train to Wollerau. Read more Additional information Read more Author Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee AG Organization Schwyzer Wanderwege Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - **Erlenmoos leisure park with fine "ächtSCHWYZ" menus at the Erlenmoos restaurant.** - **Restaurant Verenahof, Wollerau** Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - concert - Tours 7.42 km - Walk 5.53 km - Walk 4.00 km - Walk Download GPX file - -