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St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Altstätten

Ruppen Pass – Altstätten Old Town loop from Altstätten

Hard

5.0

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62

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Ruppen Pass – Altstätten Old Town loop from Altstätten

03:19

34.7km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.7 km for 55 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

Hoher Hirschberg mountain restaurant

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Open, very warm welcome and fantastic regional cuisine.
Highly recommended!

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15.3 km

Viewpoint Near Forest Cabin

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

There's hardly any view inside the forest...

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23.5 km

top view over the Appenzell region to Lake Constance

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25.2 km

Ruppen Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Ruppenpass is one of the most beautiful cycle crossings between the Rhine Valley and St. Gallen. From here you can also head towards St. Anton or to the other side towards Gäbris.

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32.8 km

Placidus Chapel, Altstätten

Highlight • Religious Site

Placidus Chapel Altstätten
The chapel was built in 1648, immediately after the Thirty Years' War. This period was marked by plague, hunger and inflation. The chapel is dedicated to Saint …

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32.9 km

Altstätten Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

When it's warmer, surely a wonderful city center for a coffee break! Or, if space in your backpack allows, for a little shopping trip.

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34.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

9.34 km

6.68 km

1.78 km

1.23 km

612 m

185 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

11.7 km

1.51 km

636 m

310 m

107 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,170 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Saturday 11 July

31°C

16°C

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