Garfrescha Cable Car – Alpe Nova loop from St. Gallenkirch
Garfrescha Cable Car – Alpe Nova loop from St. Gallenkirch
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Garfrescha Cable Car – Alpe Nova loop from St. Gallenkirch
03:27
28.0km
1,430m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 5, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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939 m
St. Gallenkirch
Highlight • Settlement
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2.60 km
Garfrescha Cable Car
Highlight • Rest Area
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7.42 km
Little Lake Near Garfescha
Highlight • Lake
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7.64 km
Alpine Village of Damüls
Highlight • Settlement
7.83 km
Vermala Wirt
Highlight • Restaurant
so stop off is worthwhile
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13.3 km
Valisera Mountain Station
Highlight • Rest Area
Accessible via very, very steep but wide ramps.
Fantastic views on both sides.
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13.7 km
View of Heimspitz
Highlight • Viewpoint
17.9 km
Alpe Nova
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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28.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.1 km
10.4 km
1.25 km
151 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.8 km
8.65 km
7.47 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,130 m)
Lowest point (820 m)
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Weather
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Monday 31 August
23°C
11°C
26 %
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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h
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Comments
Start at 8:00 AM at the Garfrescha valley station.
Steady climb over some very, very steep, but wide and well-paved ramps to the Valisera mountain station at 2,108 m above sea level.
The panoramic view is breathtaking.
Gravel descent (again very steep) to Alpe Nova and a 20-minute rain break. Then a leisurely descent to Rinderalpe with …
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