Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Gossau
Observation Platform, Espel Nature Reserve
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Gossau
Observation Platform, Espel Nature Reserve
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 62 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»
Location: Gossau, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
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.
June 16, 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.
July 29, 2021
Nature reserve, used to be a gravel pit. Great that the municipality has selected this area as a nature reserve.
May 29, 2022
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