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The Best Hiking Trails in Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)

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  • 7 Peaks Views tour - Tannenboden complete loop

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    near Flumserberg Tannenbodenalp, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Ruben.hera
    Distance
    13.59mi
    Elevation +
    3852f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo of7 Peaks Views tour - Tannenboden complete loop Photo of7 Peaks Views tour - Tannenboden complete loop Photo of7 Peaks Views tour - Tannenboden complete loop

    English (castellano debajo): This route is the 7 summit tour but instead of using the cable car for one portion, finishing the loop by walk. Tannenbodenalp - Rotberg - Winkelzan - Seebenalp - Heusee - Gross Güslen - ...

  • Murgsee

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    near Chamm, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    sinapsis.3d
    Distance
    12.35mi
    Elevation +
    3816f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofMurgsee Photo ofMurgsee Photo ofMurgsee

    Circular hike from the first parking (next to the pond). Reaching Schneeloch peak at 2347 m. Good boots are recommended.

  • Swiss Alps - Murgseehütte to Spitzmeilenhütte

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    near Chamm, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    7.62mi
    Elevation +
    2339f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofSwiss Alps - Murgseehütte to Spitzmeilenhütte Photo ofSwiss Alps - Murgseehütte to Spitzmeilenhütte Photo ofSwiss Alps - Murgseehütte to Spitzmeilenhütte

    Except one short part quite easy trail; unfortunately, the weather was foggy so I can’t say much about the view, however, it seemed to me that it must be stunning on clear days; just the last part the weather got better ...

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  • Pizol 5-Seen Wanderung

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    near Valens, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    MiriamTwaalfhoven
    Distance
    6.21mi
    Elevation +
    1827f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofPizol 5-Seen Wanderung Photo ofPizol 5-Seen Wanderung Photo ofPizol 5-Seen Wanderung

    Gorgeous trail, stunning scenery. Good footing required. Moderate for seasoned hikers, may be difficult for the inexperienced. Pay attention to time. Officially recommended you start before 11 am. If you want to picnic o...

  • Betlis Wasserfall Quinten

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    near Fly, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    willem.toet
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofBetlis Wasserfall Quinten Photo ofBetlis Wasserfall Quinten Photo ofBetlis Wasserfall Quinten

    Beautiful views , amazing waterfall and a good walk. Starts very easy. Some parts after waterfall hard, but there are cables and chains to hold onto. We got the ferry back. Lovely walk. Good food at Quinten.

    Leider war die Navigation nicht sehr zuverlässig, jedoch top Route mit kleinem SB-Kiosk in der Mitte… Unbedingt mit dem ...
    Patrick23
    The route was amazing, simply mind-blowing. The Seerenbächfalle is one of the most beautiful waterfall I have ever seen,...
    lusamino

  • St. Gallen: 5 lake hike - Pizol (931)

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    near Valens, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    8.32mi
    Elevation +
    2283f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofSt. Gallen: 5 lake hike - Pizol (931) Photo ofSt. Gallen: 5 lake hike - Pizol (931) Photo ofSt. Gallen: 5 lake hike - Pizol (931)

    - Overrated. The hike is beautiful, but not more than others. - Crowded. The hike is popular and familiar. The path is narrow. - Disregard the last tracked part. It was on the chairlift going back. https://outdoor.h...

  • Murgsee

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    near Chamm, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    8.90mi
    Elevation +
    3369f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofMurgsee Photo ofMurgsee Photo ofMurgsee

    Probably one of the nicest walks in Switzerland. Officially, the walk should take a little over 5 hours, although it took us some time longer. Bring ten francs in coins to pay for parking. The drive to the parking area i...

  • Chäserrugg

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    near Unterwasser, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    Susanna Gost
    Distance
    10.71mi
    Elevation +
    4633f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofChäserrugg Photo ofChäserrugg Photo ofChäserrugg

    A beautiful hike not far from Zürich. When arriving to Alt St. Johann, you can park where the Iltiosbahn (Unterwasser) stop is. You begin the hike beside the swimming pool, following the "Iltios" signals. When arriving t...

  • Weesen - Quinten

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    near Weesen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    leszek86
    with rusfruit
    Distance
    6.79mi
    Elevation +
    2044f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofWeesen - Quinten Photo ofWeesen - Quinten Photo ofWeesen - Quinten

    A trip from Weesen to Quinten. It was also possible to go further to Walenstadt. On the way back we took a ferry. The itinerary can be found here: https://www.walenseeschiff.ch/Portals/0/Fahrplan/A3-Fahrplan%202018.pdf?...

    Einfache Wanderung ohne große Anstiege.
    Rene Vertritt

  • Amden - Walenstadt

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    near Amden, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Lost Miss
    Distance
    12.75mi
    Elevation +
    3396f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofAmden - Walenstadt Photo ofAmden - Walenstadt Photo ofAmden - Walenstadt

    Start at Amden Post and passing Quinten and finishing at Walenstadt. This hike can be done just halfway to Quinten and enjoy the view, food and local wine there. Some sections are a bit harder but overall a nice hike.

  • Murgsee Rundwanderung

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    near Seebenalp, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    pyrrol
    Distance
    11.27mi
    Elevation +
    3471f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofMurgsee Rundwanderung Photo ofMurgsee Rundwanderung Photo ofMurgsee Rundwanderung

    The GPS data of the first part is missing due to connection problems in the dense (but beautiful!) forest. The trail is marked very well.

  • Jakobsweg: Rorschach-Herisau

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    near Rorschacherberg, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    17.56mi
    Elevation +
    2362f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofJakobsweg: Rorschach-Herisau Photo ofJakobsweg: Rorschach-Herisau Photo ofJakobsweg: Rorschach-Herisau

    First leg of Jakobsweg in Switzerland for those heading from Austria and eastern Europe. Starts and ends at a SBB train station. A lovely walk through the canton of St. Gallen, stopping in the capital city by the same na...

  • Spitzmeilen

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    near Seebenalp, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    pyrrol
    Distance
    9.64mi
    Elevation +
    4534f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSpitzmeilen Photo ofSpitzmeilen Photo ofSpitzmeilen

    To get to the top of the Spitzmeilen, you need to do some climbing along a fixed rope (no special equipment is needed).

  • Unterterzen - Seebenalp

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    near Unterterzen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    igeorg
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    3944f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofUnterterzen - Seebenalp Photo ofUnterterzen - Seebenalp Photo ofUnterterzen - Seebenalp

    Start at the parking spot and follow the trail. First part is smooth, but it gets quite steep towards the end. The views are spectacular, as are the lakes at the top. You can swim in the lake (we did so in the end May 20...

  • Pizalun Roundtrip

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    near Furkels, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    dchr1
    Distance
    4.17mi
    Elevation +
    1033f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPizalun Roundtrip Photo ofPizalun Roundtrip Photo ofPizalun Roundtrip

    Easy Roundtrip from and to a free parking lot in St. Margarethenberg. No problem to take children six years or older, if they are used to a little walking. The view from Pizalun ist just magnificent - you see Landquart b...

    Una passejada molt agradable amb una bona vista sobre la vall del Rhin. Buura-Beizli un bon lloc per menjar.
    JoanOH

  • Zuestoll Round Trip

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    near Alt Sankt Johann, Kanton St. Gallen (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    pyrrol
    Distance
    8.89mi
    Elevation +
    4573f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZuestoll Round Trip Photo ofZuestoll Round Trip Photo ofZuestoll Round Trip

    For accessing the Zuestoll, some easy climbing is required (not recommended for small kids and dogs).

  • Toggenburg Tone Trail

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    near Alt Sankt Johann, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    gulyasal
    Distance
    3.81mi
    Elevation +
    344f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofToggenburg Tone Trail Photo ofToggenburg Tone Trail Photo ofToggenburg Tone Trail

    The 2 hour Toggenburg Tone Trail is a themed trail, with over 20 musical “instruments” scattered along the way. Every few minutes along the walk you’ll find a different musical instrument to play with. You can usually ei...

  • 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.

  • Quinten to Betlis

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    near Quinten, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    R Caris
    with verazurkic
    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...

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