Spring awakens around the Schwägalp – hiking with a view of the Säntis
Spring awakens around the Schwägalp – hiking with a view of the Säntis
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Coleção de caminhada de Säntis-Schwebebahn AG
9 Percursos
15:32 h
50,4 km
1.450 m
While winter often lingers for a while up high, spring arrives sooner at Schwägalp at the foot of the Säntis. Here you’ll find the perfect place to shake the colder months off and build stamina for the summer mountain hikes to come. In this Collection, we’ve put together a few varied hikes for your spring trip to the Schwägalp.
When spring arrives in the NaturErlebnispark Schwägalp, the animals venture out again. During your hikes, you might even get the chance to spot a Capercaillie, an enormous wood-living grouse. Varied plant and animal life alike awaits in the moor landscapes, to the backdrop of dreamlike views of the impressive Säntis massif.
The hikes in this Collection will bring joy to all mountain lovers but are especially suitable for those with little alpine experience and families with children. In the NaturErlebnispark Schwägalp, you’ll discover a superb selection of themed trails that introduce and engage you in the beauty and charm of the Schwägalp.
Säntis – the Hotel, is the ideal basecamp for your adventures – a soothing retreat in the heart of nature. This modern three-star hotel is located at the foot of the 2,502-meter (8,208 ft) Säntis, and many hikes start right outside the door. After a day in the fresh mountain air, you can indulge yourself in the restaurant and relax in the wellness area. The hotel has paid parking, and the bus runs hourly from Nesslau and Urnäsch up to the pass. The stop is conveniently located right in front of the hotel entrance.
From the Lake Constance region, the Schwägalp is not far away – and the mountain spring is near. Be there when it awakens!
Destaque - Caminhada
Located on the Schwägalp, this modern three-star superior hotel is the ideal starting point for your active holiday. It is situated at the foot of the 2,502-meter-high peak in the Alpstein Mountains, at the starting point of the Säntis cable car. A magnificent mountain landscape awaits you on your doorstep. At the hotel, you can enjoy regional cuisine in the restaurant or relax in the beautifully landscaped wellness area. Whether it's a sauna, whirlpool, or relaxation room with a view of the Weidwald forest – this is the perfect place to unwind.The hotel offers various package deals; you can find more information here: saentisbahn.ch/uebernachten/das-hotel.By the way: With the "4 for 3 offer," if you stay three consecutive nights, you get the fourth night free and benefit from free travel by public transport and the Oskar Card: saentisbahn.ch/pauschalen/die-ostschweiz-entdecken.
Sugestão de Säntis-Schwebebahn AG
00:44
2,58km
3,5km/h
50m
50m
On this five-kilometer-long loop, you'll experience the pure idyll of the Swiss mountains. Schwägalp has been used as pastureland for more than a thousand years. On this themed trail, you'll learn what all that means. The starting point of the loop is right next to the hotel.
At various stations, you…
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00:39
2,24km
3,4km/h
50m
50m
On this two-kilometer-long themed trail, you will discover the moorland on the Schwägalp - a special landscape worth protecting with a diverse range of flora and fauna. The starting point is at the top of the pass.
You cross the pass road and soon hike through the extensive moor. The area at the northern…
00:05
318m
3,8km/h
0m
0m
On this short themed trail, you will immerse yourself in the mountain world of the Säntis massif. The impressive mountain range was formed over 140 million years ago. Along the themed trail, you will get to know the rock formations layer by layer - with the summit of the Säntis in view.
The entrance to…
00:41
2,21km
3,2km/h
70m
70m
Humans have had a strong influence on life on the Schwägalp in harmony with nature for decades. On this two-kilometer-long themed trail, you will learn more about agricultural use and tourism on the Alp. The start of the trail is opposite the hotel.
At various stations, you will learn exciting things…
04:11
12,9km
3,1km/h
410m
870m
On this 13-kilometer hike over the Kronberg with its great views, you can look forward to fantastic panoramas. You will be accompanied by impressive views of the Alpstein massif, the Säntis and the Säntiswand. The starting point is opposite the hotel on the Schwägalp.
Beautiful hiking trails lead you…
02:32
8,24km
3,2km/h
310m
310m
On this eight-kilometer-long tour, you hike in a varied up and down from Schwägalp towards Potersalp and back again. On the way, you can enjoy the wonderful mountain world at the foot of Säntis. The starting point of the tour is opposite the hotel.
After around two kilometers, you reach the Chammhaldenh…
03:43
11,5km
3,1km/h
420m
420m
This almost 15-kilometer-long circular hike takes you to the Ofenloch, an impressive gorge in which the Neckar plunges around 100 meters into the depths. Sounds worth seeing, doesn't it? The starting point is at the top of the Schwägalp pass.
To begin with, you hike on beautifully laid out wooden paths…
01:07
3,94km
3,5km/h
60m
150m
The Lillyweg is only four kilometers long - but you should still plan enough time for the family hike. You accompany the siblings Max and Lilly on their hike, there are a total of 14 stations to discover along the way. It starts at the Steinflue post stop. To get to the first station, you make a short…
01:48
6,38km
3,5km/h
80m
240m
Listen up - on the six-kilometer-long Toggenburg Sound Trail you can discover 27 stations by renowned sound artists. The 20-year-old trail was completely renovated in 2024. The entrance to the themed trail is on the Alp Sellamatt.
Let the individual sounds come to life - be it on the singing bowl tree…
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