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Eastern Switzerland

Gräpplang Castle Ruins

Eastern Switzerland

Gräpplang Castle Ruins

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Gräpplang Castle Ruins

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

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Bodenseebiker Thurgau

April 8, 2020

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The ruin lies at 450 m above sea level. M. across the valley of the Seez on a rock spur steeply sloping to the north and east above the old trade route from Zurich to the Graubünden passes. Several finds from different eras indicate that Grapplang was already settled in prehistoric times and in the Bronze Age. The castle was built between 1100 and 1200.

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Hampi Schmid 🚴

April 13, 2020

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Wonderful view of the Churfirsten and the Walensee

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December 17, 2024

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Gräpplang Castle, also called Castrum Flumius, is the ruin of a spur castle near Flums in the canton of St. Gallen in southeastern Switzerland. The name Groppa lunga means long rock. The Romansh origin of the word suggests that this language was widespread in this area.

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View of the Churfirsten – View of Alp Fursch loop from Flums

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lake Walen – Gräpplang Castle Ruins loop from Flums

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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View of Lake Walen – Gräpplang Castle Ruins loop from Mels

27.3km

01:31

160m

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 460 m

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

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