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Gonzen Summit View – Sargans Castle loop from Sargans

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Gonzen Summit View – Sargans Castle loop from Sargans

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Gonzen Summit View – Sargans Castle loop from Sargans

08:07

18.6km

1,420m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: July 17, 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 4.15 km for 1.04 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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502 m

Historic Town of Sargans

Highlight • Settlement

Sargans is a political municipality or a historical city in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen and the center of the Sarganserland.

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4.32 km

Gonzenleiterweg

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Exciting path, partly quite exposed. A head for heights is an advantage.

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5.10 km

Älpli

Alpine Hut

8.95 km

Gonzen Summit View

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The Gonzen is a mountain peak in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, at 1,830 m above sea level. It stands at the southeastern end of the Alvier Group, north …

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8.96 km

Gonzen Middle Band

Highlight • Climb

9.09 km

Path to the summit of Gonzen

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

It is an hour's walk to the Gonzen from the Palfries car park. An easy climb, without neck-breaking tours and without deep abysses, therefore suitable for families. The path first …

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17.2 km

Sargans Castle

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Sargans Castle
The Sarganserschloss was first read in a document as early as 1282. In 1386 its owner, Count Johann I (called "Count Hans" for short) fought on the side …

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18.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

3.27 km

2.02 km

1.04 km

981 m

277 m

193 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

4.04 km

3.15 km

3.03 km

1.68 km

1.09 km

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

23°C

13°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 12, 2022,Leiterliweg Gonzen

Beautiful ascent to the Gonzen via the Leiterliweg.

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May 17, 2022,🇨🇭 Gletschergrube - Gonzen

This tour is really great. Climbing fun and steep and challenging paths are included 😉
So, sure-footedness and a head for heights are not bad prerequisites.
Thanks Stefan for the great tour. 🙏

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Gonzen Summit View – Sargans Castle loop from Sargans

Historic Town of Sargans

Gonzenleiterweg

Gonzen Summit View

Gonzen Middle Band

Path to the summit of Gonzen

Sargans Castle

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