View of the Sitter Viaduct – Gallus Square loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

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View of the Sitter Viaduct – Gallus Square loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

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3.3

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View of the Sitter Viaduct – Gallus Square loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

01:02

15.9km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.85 km for 115 m

After 13.8 km for 63 m

After 13.9 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.76 km

View of the Sitter Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the cycle path you have a great view of the Sitter Viaduct. At 99 meters, the viaduct is the highest railway bridge in Switzerland. Further downstream you can cross …

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6.70 km

St.Gallen Abbey District and Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The winding alleys of the pretty St.Gallen old town invite you to stroll and linger. Here you will find countless shops, restaurants and cafés.

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6.77 km

Gallus Square

Highlight • Settlement

Nice place to stay.

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6.90 km

St. Gallen Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The impressive cathedral stands on a spacious square, so you can admire its full splendour. The Collegiate Church of St. Gallen was built between 1755 and 1766 and is on …

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7.26 km

St. Gallen Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

In the old town, the artistically decorated oriel windows stand out, bearing witness to the travels of the St. Gallen textile merchants of the 18th and 19th centuries all over …

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10.3 km

Pedestrian and bicycle walkway under the A1 viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The suspended footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists under the carriageways of the A1 viaduct was built between 1983 and 1985. Great connection from St. Gallen to Abtwil.

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11.3 km

Artistic Log Piles

Highlight • Structure

Surprising sight by the edge of the road: log piles carefully arranged to make pictures out of the different coloured wood.

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13.8 km

Säntispark

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice hotel, shopping center and amusement park with wellness (saunas and baths) and slides for young and old, indoor mini golf, bowling and restaurant

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