Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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2.25 km

Nasseel Parking Area and Picnic Spot

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Starting point to get to the Saxerlücke. The parking lot is freely accessible and there is a fountain, barbecue area and covered seating at the hut. There is also a garbage container, please leave it clean!

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3.73 km

Path to Saxerlücke

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Varied path, through the forest, over alpine meadows, a few steps at the end that lead steeply uphill.

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4.82 km

Panoramic Rest Spot on the Way to Hoher Kasten

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Great spot for a short break during the climb

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4.94 km

Hut Before Saxerlücke

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Ideal for a short break

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5.89 km

Saxer Gap

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Please do not encourage others to camp there too. It is forbidden and nature suffers as a result. There is rubbish from campers everywhere and there are plenty of other …

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5.90 km

Trail Before Saxer Lücke

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Short steep section before the Saxerlücke

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7.27 km

Bench With a View of the St. Gallen Valley

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Fancy a short break? You can also do so 15 minutes later at the bench near Unteralp.

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8.05 km

Waterfall on the Ascent

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Great path with a small waterfall.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

4.29 km

2.04 km

702 m

337 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

2.49 km

1.82 km

945 m

407 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,620 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 29 December

-4°C

-11°C

12 %

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Path to Saxerlücke – Saxer Gap loop from Sax

Nasseel Parking Area and Picnic Spot

Path to Saxerlücke

Panoramic Rest Spot on the Way to Hoher Kasten

Hut Before Saxerlücke

Saxer Gap

Trail Before Saxer Lücke

Bench With a View of the St. Gallen Valley

Waterfall on the Ascent

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