Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1.30 km

Bench and cross at Diepoldsauer Schwamm

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There is a bench with a cross at the Diepoldsauer sponge and you have a beautiful view of the Rhine Valley.

In the snowy winter it is great here with …

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1.79 km

Dry Stone Wall in St. Gallen

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In this area there are several beautiful and well-preserved dry stone walls.

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1.96 km

Wildflower Meadow and Rest Area with Views of Kamor and Hoher Kasten

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In spring, numerous flowers bloom here on the meadow slopes, including many orchids. From a beautifully situated rest area, there are fascinating views of the south-eastern Alpstein mountain range with Kamor and Hoher Kasten, especially of their steep north-west cliffs.

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2.61 km

Ress Pass

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Crossing from Brülisau to the Rhine Valley, the mountain paths leading away to the (rewarding) Fähnerenspitz and on the other hand towards Kamor.

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2.67 km

Ridge at Resspass

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The ridge on Resspass is my favorite route section on a hike on the Fähnerenspitz. This section is a real mountain hiking trail and whenever it is not possible for …

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3.47 km

Grill Area at Kronberg

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Very well maintained and stocked with firewood.
You can only find that with our Swiss neighbors🥰

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3.52 km

Fähnerenspitz Summit

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Great view. From the summit cross a short distance down into the forest towards the Resspass there is a nice fireplace.
The Fähnerenspitz is a popular mountain in every season …

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6.41 km

Forstseeli

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Beautiful secluded lake with fire pit. Ideal for a lunch break when hiking.

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7.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

1.87 km

969 m

619 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

1.35 km

1.06 km

439 m

258 m

247 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 December

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92 %

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