The forest chapel was built in 1477 by the people of Altstätten on a plot of land in the forest as the “Hofstatt Unserer Lieben Frauen Capelle”, which became a popular pilgrimage destination. Altstätten is located in the canton of St. Gallen in the Rhine Valley.

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The chapel is in a beautiful location with views over the Rhine Valley and is a popular location for weddings

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1. Altstätten station – Forstkapelle Altstätten loop from Altstätten Stadt

5.39km

01:31

110m

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2. Altstätten station – Forstkapelle Altstätten loop from Hinterforst

6.94km

01:57

140m

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3. Altstätten station – Forstkapelle Altstätten loop from Altstätten Stadt

6.65km

01:56

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 560 m

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Location: Altstätten, Wahlkreis Rheintal, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Forstkapelle Altstätten

1. Altstätten station – Forstkapelle Altstätten loop from Altstätten Stadt

2. Altstätten station – Forstkapelle Altstätten loop from Hinterforst

3. Altstätten station – Forstkapelle Altstätten loop from Altstätten Stadt

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