Attractions in the Rhein Valley

Hike as a circular hike highly recommended. Simply take the direct route from the Hohen Kasten to Brülisau. At about 2/3 of the way an innkeeper rents scooters with which one can drive into the valley.

Along the old Rhine, the bike path is only a bit next to the highway, but then it's quiet and you drive back to the lake

A nice border crossing over the bridge

Access to the military building very well possible (driveway), the last 100 m on foot to the summit is not a problem.

City Hall, Berneck
The town hall, built around 1500, got its current appearance after renovation in 1943.
The historically valuable town hall underwent a major renovation in the war years … read more

At this point you can see very nicely on both sides, on the Appenzell side (including Alpstein) to Lake Constance and over the entire Reinthal.
From this point you can … read more

Weinstein Castle, Marbach
For centuries Weinstein Castle, which was first mentioned at the end of the 14th century, belonged to rich and politically influential St. Gallen families, above all the … read more

Short via ferrata to the summit. But it can also be bypassed.

Beautiful place to take a short break.

Geschichte
Die meisten heiligen Orte gehen auf eine Erscheinung, einen heiligen Menschen, ein Wunder zurück, finden dort ihren Ursprung. Ganz anders verhält es sich bei der Marienkapelle im Riet. Ihr … read more

Start and end for a beautiful, well-maintained VitaParcours in the forest

The history of Heerbrugg Castle
From the Romans to todayHeerbrugg Castle is undoubtedly the origin of Heerbrugg. Apparently a fort already existed in Roman times, on whose foundation walls … read more

s magnificent building of the Löwenhof with over 60 rooms is today considered the grandest manorial building of the 18th century in the canton of St.Gallen. The three-storey Löwenhof was … read more

"Here the farmers came in earlier and had to pay their tithes, that is, pay taxes," says 74-year-old Tobias Schmid from Berneck. With his big hands he strokes the wood … read more

Bannriet nature reserve
Welcome to the SchollenrietThe two areas of Bannriet and Spitzmäder are former peat cut areas that are now under nature protection. In the middle of the … read more

Beautiful driving along the Rhine

Eastern Switzerland's only revolving restaurant is on the Hoher Kasten.

The Wiesenrainbrücke in Lustenau, Wiesenrain or Widnau is a steel bridge that is listed in Austria and crosses the Alpine Rhine. Motor vehicle traffic, pedestrian and bicycle traffic as well … read more

Border bridge between Austria and Switzerland.

The border crossing Gaißau / Rheineck for road traffic over the Old Rhine is a smaller border crossing between Austria and Switzerland. It is the northernmost border crossing possibility on the state border between Vorarlberg and Switzerland.Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaißau