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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

5.0

(2)

36

riders

Alpstein View – Gallus Square loop from Birnbäumen

02:47

36.3km

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: June 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.0 km for 81 m

After 34.7 km for 115 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

Highlight • Bridge

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

31.0 km

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

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7

34.6 km

St.Gallen Abbey District and Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8

34.6 km

Gallus Square

Highlight • Settlement

Nice place to stay.

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9

34.8 km

St. Gallen Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The impressive cathedral stands on a spacious square, so you can admire its full splendour. The Collegiate Church of St. Gallen was built between 1755 and 1766 and is on …

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B

36.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

7.54 km

5.38 km

4.57 km

796 m

119 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

15.2 km

4.38 km

517 m

485 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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14°C

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