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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Wil
Flawil

View of Lake Gübsensee – Gübsensee East loop from Flawil

Routes
Running trails & routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Wil
Flawil

View of Lake Gübsensee – Gübsensee East loop from Flawil

Hard

4.4

(21)

32

runners

View of Lake Gübsensee – Gübsensee East loop from Flawil

02:46

26.1km

200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.73 km

Pedestrian and rail bridge over the Glatt

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After the bridge in the direction of Gossau there is a nature reserve.

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2

2.86 km

Columban's Cave

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Arch-shaped half-cave with considerable span, but rather shallow depth.

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3.40 km

Molche Nord

Lake

4

3.77 km

Espel Viewing Platform

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Wooden viewing platform to the Espel biotope, with a cool bench. Depending on the vegetation (season) very good view of the large biotope. Only 20 m off the main path, good to see.

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5

3.78 km

Visitors can explore the Espel conservation area on a circular route. The remaining areas are deliberately reserved for nature and may not be entered.
In addition to several benches, a …

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6

12.8 km

View of Lake Gübsensee

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Very good for an incline interval training that is not so steep. 👍

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13.4 km

Gübsensee

Lake

8

14.1 km

Gübsensee East

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Popular local recreation area with many benches and fire pits. The walking path around Gübsensee is also very popular with joggers and is frequently used.

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9

19.9 km

Gossau SG train station

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Gossau station, junction of the SBB lines to St.Gallen, Zurich, Weinfelden, and the AB to Appenzell. Bus station public transport.

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10

23.4 km

Bridge over the Glatt

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SBB bridge over the Glatt. With integrated cycle-pedestrian bridge hanging underneath. Direct connection Gossau-Flawil. View down to the Glatt.

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26.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

3.72 km

1.95 km

1.59 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

9.64 km

7.41 km

7.28 km

978 m

773 m

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Lowest point (610 m)

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Wednesday 10 June

16°C

7°C

19 %

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