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Ladder Trail to Gonzen

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Ladder Trail to Gonzen

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    Location: Sargans, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    May 12, 2025

    Hiking

    So, off we go, following the direct white-blue-white marked path and climbing the ladders. The paths in the forest climb pleasantly and steadily, solidly built with dry-stone walls. This is because ore was once mined here. In fact, you even pass the ruins of a former miner's house. Miners who worked underground were called "Kappen" (miners). After that, the two key sections are in sight: a short, extremely exposed section over a steep slope, secured with chains, immediately followed by two ladders that help you over a rocky outcrop. Soon you emerge from the forest and reach Älpli (mountain pasture).
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    August 26, 2020

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    The ladder path to Gonzen is marked in blue and white. But it is not a particularly demanding route. The path leads over beautiful forest paths and later there is …
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    1. Ladder Trail to Gonzen – Gonzen Summit View loop from Sargans

    18.9km

    07:45

    1,300m

    1,300m

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

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

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

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    Location: Sargans, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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