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Grimmenstein Castle Ruins

Name: Grimmenstein Castle Ruins
Rating: 2

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

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1. Grimmenstein Castle Ruins – Weinberg Castle loop from St. Margrethen

6.58km

01:50

130m

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2. Fuchslochtobel – Grimmenstein Castle Ruins loop from St. Margrethen

5.33km

01:29

90m

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3. View of the Rhine Valley – Grimmenstein Monastery loop from Walzenhausen

9.00km

02:53

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lutzi_P

May 28, 2023

After a pleasant, cool climb through the forest you reach the Burghalde with the Grimmenstein castle ruins. A wonderful view opens up of Lake Constance and the three neighboring states.

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Helmut Fußach

June 6, 2023

Very beautiful ruins, high above the Rhine Delta and Lake Constance. Above there is a nice viewing point and rest area with tables and benches.

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Karl-Heinz

January 30, 2023

The ruin is fenced in and cannot be entered

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Werner 🚶‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚴‍♂️

January 7, 2021

Grimmenstein Castle, located above St. Margrethen, was a dreaded robber baron's nest. In 1416 the striking structure was destroyed and not rebuilt.

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Lena und Aaron in Walzenhausen

April 18, 2020

An archway is preserved in the rear part of the castle ruins. That gives the place an enchanted sight.

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Heloks

September 26, 2021

Wonderful ruin on the top, mainly an archway like half of the main tower is accessible. Many other remains of the wall are overgrown, but further down there are 2 fire places.

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Knelli

June 23, 2025

Beautiful view.
A ruin worth seeing.

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

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Grimmenstein Castle Ruins

1. Grimmenstein Castle Ruins – Weinberg Castle loop from St. Margrethen

2. Fuchslochtobel – Grimmenstein Castle Ruins loop from St. Margrethen

3. View of the Rhine Valley – Grimmenstein Monastery loop from Walzenhausen

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