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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Sargans

Gonzen Summit View – Sargans Castle loop from Sargans

Hard

4.0

(1)

18

hikers

Gonzen Summit View – Sargans Castle loop from Sargans

07:42

18.5km

1,310m

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: April 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 1.02 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

504 m

Historic Town of Sargans

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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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2

4.33 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

4

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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5

8.96 km

Gonzen Middle Band

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6

9.10 km

Path to the summit of Gonzen

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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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7

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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18.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

3.25 km

2.01 km

1.02 km

981 m

276 m

197 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

4.03 km

3.15 km

3.01 km

1.67 km

1.08 km

141 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Thursday 4 June

19°C

11°C

61 %

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