Running in St. Gallen is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in St. Gallen—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Peter's Long Trail - Running on the Pizol

20.8km

04:01

1,390m

1,380m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Alpöhi's Long Trail - Running on the Pizol

10.0km

01:35

590m

600m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Heidi's Long Trail - Running on the Pizol

12.6km

01:58

760m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. St. Gallen Cathedral – Gallusplatz loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

21.2km

02:17

260m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Winkeln

10.5km

01:07

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Three Ponds loop from Schülerhaus

6.13km

00:40

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Three Ponds – Wenigerweiher loop from St. Gallen

10.8km

01:13

210m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Gübsensee – View of Gübsensee loop from St. Gallen

13.6km

01:26

160m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

7.34km

00:46

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Freudenberg Summit – Three Ponds loop from Notkersegg

8.23km

00:57

150m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in St. Gallen

1. Peter's Long Trail - Running on the Pizol

2. Alpöhi's Long Trail - Running on the Pizol

3. Heidi's Long Trail - Running on the Pizol

4. St. Gallen Cathedral – Gallusplatz loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

5. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Winkeln

6. Three Ponds loop from Schülerhaus

7. Three Ponds – Wenigerweiher loop from St. Gallen

8. Gübsensee – View of Gübsensee loop from St. Gallen

9. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

10. Freudenberg Summit – Three Ponds loop from Notkersegg

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