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Chapfen Lake – Chapfenstein Viewpoint loop from Mels

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Chapfen Lake – Chapfenstein Viewpoint loop from Mels

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Chapfen Lake – Chapfenstein Viewpoint loop from Mels

04:11

12.4km

610m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.86 km

View of Chapfensee from the East Side

Highlight • Lake

4.90 km

Lake Chapfen

Highlight • Lake

It is always worthwhile to come up here, the bike has to be pushed partially. Actually a driving ban would be but during the week, when hardly anyone is there, …

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5.48 km

Chapfen Lake

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The idyllic Chapfensee is a very popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, fishermen and other nature lovers. Fire pits, picnic areas and benches can be found around the Chapfensee. The …

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5.66 km

Beautiful view of the Chapfensee

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Great view over the beautiful Chapfensee.

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5.75 km

Chapfensee hiking trail

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Great trails along the beautiful Chapfensee.

The Chapfensee is a reservoir near Mels in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, on the Chapfen plateau. At full height, the lake reaches …

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5.82 km

Chapfensee Lake

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Chapfensee offers a serene and scenic route for cycle tourists looking to enjoy a peaceful ride with stunning views. At the lake you will enjoy a beautiful, quiet spot surrounded by wild flowers.

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6.17 km

Chapfenstein Viewpoint

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From here you have a magnificent view of the Alvier chain and the Seez and the Rhine Valley.

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11.9 km

Lourdes Grottoes, Mels

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The three Mary/Lourdes Grottos in Mels
The first Mary Grotto from 1937
It was built as a place of prayer on the Castels-Böüdeli (Castels-Boden) by Josef Good, Mels.
However, the …

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

2.48 km

1.83 km

1.77 km

598 m

122 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

3.02 km

1.68 km

1.59 km

877 m

298 m

226 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

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Comments

December 27, 2025,Chapfenseerunde von Mels

@Deleted User Thank you so much, Jakob, I wish you the same.

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Chapfen Lake – Chapfenstein Viewpoint loop from Mels

View of Chapfensee from the East Side

Lake Chapfen

Chapfen Lake

Beautiful view of the Chapfensee

Chapfensee hiking trail

Chapfensee Lake

Chapfenstein Viewpoint

Lourdes Grottoes, Mels

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