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Chapfensee hiking trail

Recommended by 47 hikers out of 49

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

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1. Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Flums

2.92km

00:47

30m

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

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4.8

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2. Chapfensee – Chapfenstein Viewpoint loop from Mels

12.7km

04:19

610m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5.0

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3. Chapfen Lake – View of Gonzen loop from Mels

5.11km

01:28

120m

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

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Roger Eggenberger 🐾👣

August 1, 2025

Great trails along the beautiful Chapfensee.

The Chapfensee is a reservoir near Mels in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, on the Chapfen plateau. At full height, the lake reaches 1,029 meters above sea level. The water comes from a catchment area of 17.6 square kilometers, including the west-flowing Cholschlagerbach stream. It is part of the Chapfensee-Plons power plant.

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Anette

April 27, 2023

The path around the Chapfensee is wonderful. The picturesque lake, the easy paths and the enchanting panorama are a big recommendation.

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Elevation 1,030 m

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

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Chapfensee hiking trail

1. Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Flums

2. Chapfensee – Chapfenstein Viewpoint loop from Mels

3. Chapfen Lake – View of Gonzen loop from Mels

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