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The best mountain hikes in St. Gallen

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Eastern Switzerland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in St. Gallen to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in St. Gallen.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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1. Wildsee – Schottensee loop from Vilters

12.2km

05:33

840m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Jöchliturm – Altmann Summit loop from Wildhaus

15.4km

08:18

1,300m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Speer Via Ferrata – Speer Summit loop from Schänis

8.19km

04:16

730m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Paxmal Peace Monument – Stollenfurgge Saddle (1958 m) loop from Walenstadtberg

12.5km

07:30

1,080m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Guggli Bridge – Murgsee loop from Quarten

14.5km

05:57

830m

820m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6. Flüretobel Gorge – Zwinglipass Hut loop from Wildhaus

15.5km

07:09

1,020m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. East Face Gully on Schafberg – Schafberg (Wildhaus) loop from Wildhaus

10.2km

06:26

1,190m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. The Churfirsten loop from Walenstadtberg

11.8km

04:59

990m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Speer Summit loop from Amden

17.6km

07:09

1,040m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. Wildsee – Pizol Summit loop from Vilters

10.7km

05:26

690m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best mountain hikes in St. Gallen

1. Wildsee – Schottensee loop from Vilters

2. Jöchliturm – Altmann Summit loop from Wildhaus

3. Speer Via Ferrata – Speer Summit loop from Schänis

4. Paxmal Peace Monument – Stollenfurgge Saddle (1958 m) loop from Walenstadtberg

5. Guggli Bridge – Murgsee loop from Quarten

6. Flüretobel Gorge – Zwinglipass Hut loop from Wildhaus

7. East Face Gully on Schafberg – Schafberg (Wildhaus) loop from Wildhaus

8. The Churfirsten loop from Walenstadtberg

9. Speer Summit loop from Amden

10. Wildsee – Pizol Summit loop from Vilters

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