Lake Chapfen – Chapfen Lake loop from Mels

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Lake Chapfen – Chapfen Lake loop from Mels

Hard

runners

Lake Chapfen – Chapfen Lake loop from Mels

01:41

12.2km

610m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Train Station

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506 m

Lourdes Grottoes, Mels

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The three Mary/Lourdes Grottos in Mels
The first Mary Grotto from 1937
It was built as a place of prayer on the Castels-Böüdeli (Castels-Boden) by Josef Good, Mels.
However, the grotto had to make way for the construction of the fortress in 1939.
Text: Lourdes Pilgrims Association
sarganserland-walensee.ch/lourdesgrotten/Mels/Mels.htm

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4.63 km

View of Chapfensee from the East Side

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4.67 km

Lake Chapfen

Highlight • Lake

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

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5.25 km

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 natural lake is suitable for excursions for young and old. Depending on the path, you can walk around the lake in around 40 minutes. There are two small islands in the middle of the Chapfensee. However, these may not be entered.

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5.43 km

Beautiful view of the Chapfensee

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Great view over the beautiful Chapfensee.

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5.53 km

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 1,029 meters above sea level. The water comes from a catchment area of 17.6 square kilometers, including the west-flowing Cholschlagerbach stream. It is part of the Chapfensee-Plons power plant.

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5.59 km

Chapfensee Lake

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Chapfensee offers a serene and scenic route for cycle tourists looking to enjoy a peaceful ride with stunning views. At the lake you will enjoy a beautiful, quiet spot surrounded by wild flowers.

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