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Observation Platform, Espel Nature Reserve

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Observation Platform, Espel Nature Reserve

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Observation Platform, Espel Nature Reserve

Name: Observation Platform, Espel Nature Reserve
Rating: 2

Recommended by 65 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»

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Location: Gossau, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Andrea Giger

June 16, 2021

Visitors can explore the Espel conservation area on a circular route. The remaining areas are deliberately reserved for nature and may not be entered.
In addition to several benches, a wooden observation platform at the southern entrance to the area provides a deeper insight into the area. The water dwellers can be observed from the step-like sandstone footbridge at the former tailings pond in the north.
In order to provide visitors to the Espel conservation area with further information about flora and fauna, various themed boards have been installed along the circular route. Interested visitors can use the QR code shown on it to call up ecological and nature conservation content about the area.

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Kitty767

July 29, 2021

Large observation platform with seating on the south side of the biotope. If you bring time, patience and binoculars here, you can observe a lot.

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Richi Lüchinger

May 29, 2022

Nature reserve, used to be a gravel pit. Great that the municipality has selected this area as a nature reserve.

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Elevation 620 m

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Location: Gossau, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Observation Platform, Espel Nature Reserve

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2. Schwänberg Bridge – Wissbach Gorge Trail loop from Gossau

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