Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Chapfensee

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Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Chapfensee

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Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Chapfensee

00:45

2.81km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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41 m

Chapfenstein Viewpoint

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From here you have a magnificent view of the Alvier chain and the Seez and the Rhine Valley.

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460 m

Chapfensee hiking trail

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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 …

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555 m

Beautiful view of the Chapfensee

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Great view over the beautiful Chapfensee.

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641 m

View of Chapfensee

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The peace and quiet, then this view - gigantic beautiful! The path is actually closed to bikers, but it's worth pushing!

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736 m

Chapfen Lake

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The idyllic Chapfensee is a very popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, fishermen and other nature lovers. Fire pits, picnic areas and benches can be found around the Chapfensee. The …

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1.32 km

Lake Chapfen

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It makes sense to hike around the lake, leave your bike behind!

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1.35 km

View of Chapfensee from the East Side

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2.45 km

Chapfensee

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An absolute must....to make a stop, have a drink and eat
Lovable hosts.....

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2.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

695 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

589 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 30, 2024,Chapfensee

I didn't have to flee to higher ground because of the fog... we rarely have it in Walenstadt 🌞😎😅
But I wanted to go for a different walk with the poodle 😉😂

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October 25, 2021,Chapfensee

Today man and dogs run 😅 Comfortable circumnavigation of the Chapfen lake. Just sit on the bench for a long time and enjoy the sun. Almost no people today. Yesterday when I drove past on my bike there were still a lot of people😁

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