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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Gossau

Espel Viewing Platform – Burgau loop from Gossau

Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Gossau

Espel Viewing Platform – Burgau loop from Gossau

Easy

15

riders

Espel Viewing Platform – Burgau loop from Gossau

00:46

13.1km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.77 km for 179 m

After 11.5 km for 160 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.16 km

Self-service kiosk (former Traube Muelt restaurant)

Highlight • Rest Area

The former Traube Muelt restaurant has unfortunately closed permanently.

There is only one self-service option left.

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2

4.08 km

Visitors can explore the Espel conservation area on a circular route. The remaining areas are deliberately reserved for nature and may not be entered.
In addition to several benches, a …

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3

4.08 km

Espel Viewing Platform

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Wooden viewing platform to the Espel biotope, with a cool bench. Depending on the vegetation (season) very good view of the large biotope. Only 20 m off the main path, good to see.

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4

4.41 km

Bridge over the Glatt

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SBB bridge over the Glatt. With integrated cycle-pedestrian bridge hanging underneath. Direct connection Gossau-Flawil. View down to the Glatt.

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5

4.48 km

After the bridge in the direction of Gossau there is a nature reserve.

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6

5.15 km

Burgau

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Old historical hamlet, Toggenburg restaurant.

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B

13.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

3.36 km

1.75 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

4.35 km

1.44 km

285 m

122 m

122 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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