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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen

Alpstein View – Gallus Square loop from Birnbäumen

Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen

Alpstein View – Gallus Square loop from Birnbäumen

Hard

19

riders

Alpstein View – Gallus Square loop from Birnbäumen

02:46

36.2km

710m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.0 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.99 km

Sitterstrandweg

Highlight • River

2

8.32 km

Erlenholz Bridge W

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A quiet place and also a good alternative route between Wittenbach and Engelburg if you don't want to take the busy route across the Leebrücke.

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3

16.2 km

Reservoir Viewpoint

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On the roof of the water reservoir you have a good view and a bench.

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21.7 km

Frösch- und Chrötätümpel

Lake

5

24.9 km

Alpstein View

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Nice unobstructed view of the Alpstein and St.Gallen-Winkeln, as well as the Oberberg Castle, which is nearby.

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6

29.9 km

Artistic Log Piles

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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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7

31.0 km

The Rechensteg is a small pedestrian suspension bridge that leads from Rechen towards Burentobel over the Sitter.

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8

34.6 km

St. Gallen Old Town

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

The buildings are very …

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9

34.7 km

Gallus Square

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Nice place to stay.

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B

36.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

6.99 km

5.84 km

4.72 km

848 m

119 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

15.3 km

4.39 km

412 m

373 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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