The Best Trails in Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)

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  • Jakobsweg: St. Peterzell-Wattwil

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    near Sankt Peterzell, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    5.86mi
    Elevation +
    1273f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofJakobsweg: St. Peterzell-Wattwil Photo ofJakobsweg: St. Peterzell-Wattwil Photo ofJakobsweg: St. Peterzell-Wattwil

    Walk through St. Gallen and Appenzell, enjoying rolling hills and views of Saentis and the mountains of Toggenburg. Official time is 3 hours, and is accessible on both ends with public transport.

  • Jakobsweg: Rapperswil-Pfaffikon

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    near Rapperswil, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    3.39mi
    Elevation +
    344f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofJakobsweg: Rapperswil-Pfaffikon Photo ofJakobsweg: Rapperswil-Pfaffikon Photo ofJakobsweg: Rapperswil-Pfaffikon

    A short walk from the Rapperswil train station to the Farm Lutzelhof in Pfaffikon, where one can stay overnight while walking the pilgrim route.

  • Saint Gallen - Grütt

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    near Sankt Gallen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    GerryPkl
    Distance
    10.08mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSaint Gallen - Grütt Photo ofSaint Gallen - Grütt Photo ofSaint Gallen - Grütt

    Look out the signals!, certain passages along the river in the valley use to be temporary closed (which is due to that these turn quickly into a bad condition after rainy weather).

  • Solenberg from Maseltrangen

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    near Maseltrangen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.06mi
    Elevation +
    3586f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSolenberg from Maseltrangen Photo ofSolenberg from Maseltrangen Photo ofSolenberg from Maseltrangen

    Route starts from the free church parking at Maseltrangen (but reserved for church goers at certain times). 2h40 minutes moving time. For speed, it is better to do it in reverse order, hiking up the steeper red-whi...

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  • Lichtenstein to Constanz via Rhine, and Rhine Delta

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    near Buchs, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    62.54mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLichtenstein to Constanz via Rhine, and Rhine Delta Photo ofLichtenstein to Constanz via Rhine, and Rhine Delta Photo ofLichtenstein to Constanz via Rhine, and Rhine Delta

    Start in Buchs SG, 4h21 min net time Completely flat but there are some stretches of very good gravel (but still gravel). There are also touristy stretches where you have to keep an eye out for cyclists, pedestrians and...

  • Walenstadt Pfäffikon SZ

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    near Walenstadt, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    32.69mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWalenstadt Pfäffikon SZ Photo ofWalenstadt Pfäffikon SZ Photo ofWalenstadt Pfäffikon SZ

    Easy, flatish, nice views. The lakeside path is narrow so be mindful. Pedestrians have priority. Try go get the lakeside path from Walendstadt, I did a few km on the road and so so with traffic. You go through a fe...

  • Quinten to Betlis

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    near Quinten, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
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    R Caris
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    Distance
    5.11mi
    Elevation +
    1129f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofQuinten to Betlis Photo ofQuinten to Betlis Photo ofQuinten to Betlis

    My first hike in Switzerland! A very beautiful hike with the ascent all at the beginning, so once it's over and done there is an easy decline from there on. The views are very lovely. There are food options at the beg...

  • Jakobsweg: St Gallenkappel-Tuggen

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    near Sankt Gallenkappel, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    7.73mi
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofJakobsweg: St Gallenkappel-Tuggen Photo ofJakobsweg: St Gallenkappel-Tuggen Photo ofJakobsweg: St Gallenkappel-Tuggen

    This trail travels along the variant Jakobsweg route via Schmerikon and Uznach to Tuggen. The trail begins and ends at a bus stop. Lovely rolling hills; mainly downhill.

  • Lütispitz Round Trip

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    near Alt Sankt Johann, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    pyrrol
    Distance
    12.22mi
    Elevation +
    5725f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofLütispitz Round Trip Photo ofLütispitz Round Trip Photo ofLütispitz Round Trip

    Sorry for the foggy images, but the view from the Lütispitz should be very nice... It's an easy hike, but it can be quite slippery.

  • HiS - 5 Seen Wanderung

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    near Gafarra, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    HikinginSwitzerland
    Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    1801f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofHiS - 5 Seen Wanderung Photo ofHiS - 5 Seen Wanderung

    Hike around the 5 lakes in Pizol. Nice but pretty crowded hike, specially if you go during the weekend in summer.

  • Weisstannen waterfalls

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    near Weisstannen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    peterpeterparker
    Distance
    11.58mi
    Elevation +
    6447f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofWeisstannen waterfalls Photo ofWeisstannen waterfalls Photo ofWeisstannen waterfalls

    I had initially intended to embark on the "Pizol 5 Lakes" route (https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/switzerland/pizol-five-lakes/). However, upon reaching the top, I encountered an insurmountable obstacle—the abundant sno...

  • Switzerland: Wildhaus - Gamplut - Zwinglipasshütte

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    near Wildhaus, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    7.59mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSwitzerland: Wildhaus - Gamplut - Zwinglipasshütte Photo ofSwitzerland: Wildhaus - Gamplut - Zwinglipasshütte Photo ofSwitzerland: Wildhaus - Gamplut - Zwinglipasshütte

    DATA - Route: loop, same path for return - Terrain: mountain trail, path - Length: 4:30 hours moving time, 12 km - Technical difficulty: moderate - Physical difficulty: easy - Elevation gain: 784 m - Altitude: 138...

  • Selamatt-Unterhag

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    near Stofel, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    61dewi
    Distance
    5.39mi
    Elevation +
    978f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofSelamatt-Unterhag Photo ofSelamatt-Unterhag Photo ofSelamatt-Unterhag

    Through forest and meadows, follows part of the Sagenweg (Legend Trail) described in the Chäserrugg Summer brochure.

  • Walensee

    Trail Running
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    near Weesen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    peterpeterparker
    Distance
    26.80mi
    Elevation +
    6296f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWalensee Photo ofWalensee Photo ofWalensee

    Finally, after three attempts spread over three years, I have successfully completed the entire Walensee loop by running! The trail starts and ends in Weesen, which is accessible by bus. The first half of the loop ...

  • Walensee (Weesen Quinten Walenstadt)

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    near Weesen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.36mi
    Elevation +
    4242f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWalensee (Weesen Quinten Walenstadt) Photo ofWalensee (Weesen Quinten Walenstadt) Photo ofWalensee (Weesen Quinten Walenstadt)

    Very nice route, which is very touristy. On a sunny May Saturday we met incoming-overtook walkers every 300 metres. Sometimes it gets slow on narrow paths. Better on a work day if you can. A fair amount of shade...

  • Mülibachtal Skihütte - Murgsee - Engi

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    near Chamm, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    jf.vlaemynck
    Distance
    8.38mi
    Elevation +
    1890f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMülibachtal Skihütte - Murgsee - Engi Photo ofMülibachtal Skihütte - Murgsee - Engi Photo ofMülibachtal Skihütte - Murgsee - Engi

    Amazing hike from Mülibachtal Skihütte to Engi via Murgsee. The landscapes are really beautiful. The way down is quite long, but it is worth it :)

  • Flumserberg Tannenbodenalp Seebenalp

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    near Flumserberg Tannenbodenalp, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Jicoll
    Distance
    5.74mi
    Elevation +
    1562f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofFlumserberg Tannenbodenalp Seebenalp Photo ofFlumserberg Tannenbodenalp Seebenalp Photo ofFlumserberg Tannenbodenalp Seebenalp

    Last few meters (only at the end) don't count because I was in the gondola and I forgot to stop recording)

  • SUIZA - Geologischer Wanderweg Alpstein - De Hoher Kasten a Staubern, Saxer Lücke (1.649 M.), Bollenwees y Brülisau

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    near Lienz, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    10.24mi
    Elevation +
    2195f
    TrailRank
    90| Rating 4.92
    Photo ofSUIZA - Geologischer Wanderweg Alpstein - De Hoher Kasten a Staubern, Saxer Lücke (1.649 M.), Bollenwees y Brülisau Photo ofSUIZA - Geologischer Wanderweg Alpstein - De Hoher Kasten a Staubern, Saxer Lücke (1.649 M.), Bollenwees y Brülisau Photo ofSUIZA - Geologischer Wanderweg Alpstein - De Hoher Kasten a Staubern, Saxer Lücke (1.649 M.), Bollenwees y Brülisau

    SUIZA - Geologischer Wanderweg Alpstein - Hoher Kasten–Brülisau Preciosa caminata por la zona sur del Macizo de Alpstein , en los Alpes de Apenzell, en el noreste de Suiza (cantón de Appenzell Innerrhoden), a escasa ...

    Fabulosa la ruta y las indicaciones. Muchas gracias!!
    gusmozar
    Las fotos del lago y de Brülisau me las encuentro muy bonitas. Admiro cada foto y pasaje! gracias por compartirlo.l
    Jorditoms
    Vaya pedazo de ruta. !Congratulations!
    René G.

  • Rapperswil - Betlis (Amden)

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    near Rapperswil, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    anabelamarto
    Distance
    32.71mi
    Elevation +
    1650f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofRapperswil - Betlis (Amden) Photo ofRapperswil - Betlis (Amden) Photo ofRapperswil - Betlis (Amden)

    My phone run out of battery during the tour. The tour Rapperswil > Betlis and back, has a total of 66 km.

  • 2017-06-03 Degersheim - Waldstatt

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    near Degersheim, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    GabrielleMerk
    Distance
    7.30mi
    Elevation +
    1824f
    TrailRank
    23

    3.5 hours to walk. Beautiful hike. No long steep uphill or downhill sections, although the trail goes up and down quite often. From the restaurant at Sitz you get a superb view of the entire Alps, from Mount Säntis to th...

  • 110504-AuWalenstadt

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    near Quinten, Sankt Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    oeliedm1
    Distance
    5.18mi
    Elevation +
    1549f
    TrailRank
    23

    The village of Au is only reachable by boat or by foot. You can park your car in Murg (either West or East) and take the boat to Au (20 minutes). Make the walk to Walenstadt (with rather steep climbs which were no proble...

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