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St. Gallen
Toggenburg
Wattwil

Obere Tweralp – Chrüzegg Mountain Inn loop from Wattwil

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Toggenburg
Wattwil

Obere Tweralp – Chrüzegg Mountain Inn loop from Wattwil

Hard

4.8

(8)

40

hikers

Obere Tweralp – Chrüzegg Mountain Inn loop from Wattwil

05:13

14.5km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.71 km for 207 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.58 km

Hinter Eggli

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A very beautiful spot with a wonderful view of the Obersee.

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4.89 km

narrow ridge, geological feature

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I would recommend surefootedness and a head for heights...

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5.24 km

Untere Tweralp

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The hiking trail (downhill) branches off here, closed during shooting operations. However, it's always possible to continue up the trail.

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5.97 km

The 1,332-meter-high Tweralpspitz is the highest peak of the Nagelfluh Mountains in the Zurich Oberland. However, it lies entirely in the west of the canton of St. Gallen.

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6.58 km

Obere Tweralp

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Great view. A family hiking region.

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7.39 km

Chrüzegg Mountain Inn

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A beautifully situated mountain inn with wonderful views of Lake Zurich and the surrounding mountains. The inn is accessible via many paths and is therefore often well-attended.
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8.73 km

Schwämmli Alpine Farm

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Small Alpine restaurant, only open seasonally.

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13.8 km

St. Mary of the Angels Monastery, Wattwil

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The St. Maria der Engel monastery was a Capuchin convent in Wattwil in Toggenburg, Canton of St. Gallen. The monastery goes back to a beguinage community who lived in the …

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

4.69 km

1.94 km

1.53 km

555 m

475 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.56 km

2.01 km

1.73 km

985 m

983 m

277 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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Comments

October 12, 2024,Wattwil < > Chrüzegg
And once again planning Komoot vs. Garmin measurement 14.8 km/790 m to 17.8 km/1110 m. Great hike, with a beautiful autumn atmosphere and great panoramas. The narrow ridge path is exciting, an amazing geological feature. I want to hike this area more often.

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This time my path led me from Wattwil to the Tweralpspitz, over the Chümmibarren, to the Chellenspitz and back to Wattwil. It was a wonderful, but quite strenuous round in absolute dream weather.
My first destination, right at the starting point, was actually Iberg Castle. I was too early for that though. The castle was still closed and unfortunately I …

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