Attractions around Quarten

Beautiful view! The easier ascent leads from Unterwasser over the Chäserrugg. From St. Johan straight here it is a little demanding but not really technically difficult either.

The Margelchopf, the local mountain of the Grabser, is 2163 meters high. The path from the Isizis ridge to the Margelchopf is well stepped in the rock. Shortly before the … read more

The Neuenalpspitz is a 1816 m high mountain in the western Alpstein.
The ridge path to Neuenalpspitz is a really cool, craggy path, there are some exposed spots (difficulty T3 … read more

For example, instead of hiking up the Gamserrugg, there is a great way to circumnavigate this mountain over the saddle (at 1944 m altitude) on its southwest corner, through great … read more

On the Alvier you have a wonderful view to the west of the Walensee, to the north into the Rhine valley to Lake Constance and to the southeast into the … read more

In front of the falls is a viewpoint. But it's worth walking up. The path to get there is a bit muddy and the steps are high, but at the … read more

Easy hike from Chäserrugg via the Gamserrugg to the Gamsalp cable car

Nice viewpoint. View over Lake Zurich as well as Speer and Federispitz

Picturesquely located chapel with beautiful interior design. Originally built around 1300 on the lake shore, it was washed away around 1773 and only rebuilt at its current location in 1889 … read more

Only a few minutes away from the Postbus stop in Unterwasser on a flat path. Nice gorge. On the way barbecue area on the banks of the Säntisthur.

The idyllic Quinten is one of the few car-free villages in Switzerland. You can only get to the village on foot or by boat. Traditional houses and buildings are crowded … read more

Gräppelensee
The Gräppelensee is located above Unterwasser in the municipality of Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann in the canton of St. Gallen on a high plateau at an altitude of 1307 meters … read more

At 2,262 m above sea level M. is one of the most modern and highest located restaurants in the Alps. The culinary temple was planned by the world-famous architects Herzog … read more

A funicular goes up from Unterwasser to Iltios. And from Iltios a gondola goes up to Chäserrugg.
From Iltios there are numerous (also family-friendly) hiking opportunities. z. B. the Klangweg, … read more

The Paxmal is Karl Bickel's life's work and pacifist total work of art. The Swiss artist created the work of art between 1924 and 1949. It lies high above Lake … read more

The traditional hotel originally stood on the Heusee and was torn down by an avalanche in 1898 and rebuilt in 1907 at its current location on the Grosssee. Run as … read more

It should be noted that the way from Weesen towards Beetlis is at risk of falling rocks. A little caution is helpful at best. (see impacts in the asphalt ...)

The wide pasture lies at 1,528 meters directly below the peaks of the Churfirsten chain. A scene like from a picture book awaits you up here: colorful flower meadows, grazing … read more

The Speer, one of the striking mountains at the end of the Lint plain, is worth climbing as an alpine destination. The view is really impressive, as is the ascent … read more

The viewpoint Chapf is located at 1288m and offers a wonderful view over the deep blue Walensee.