Via Alpina

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Point-to-point trail in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Hiking.

Distance
10.1 mi (16.2 km)
Elevation Gain
1,424 ft (434 m)
Est. Time
4 hr
High point
2,136 ft (651 m)
Difficulty
Hard
Route type
Point to point

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about Via Alpina

How long is Via Alpina?

Via Alpina is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr. It climbs 1,424 ft (434 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,136 ft (651 m).

How hard is Via Alpina?

GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Via Alpina?

Parking at the far end, Fee. Closest lot to the start: P+Rail Sargans Ragazerstrasse. 25 more lots along the route.

Are there water and toilets on Via Alpina?

Drinking water on the way at 2.5 mi (4.1 km), 4.4 mi (7.1 km), 4.5 mi (7.2 km), 4.5 mi (7.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead.

Is Via Alpina shaded?

Partly shaded (41% under trees).

What can you do on Via Alpina?

Best for Hiking.

Where can you eat near Via Alpina?

Restaurant Bahnhof, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Aldi, 0.9 mi (1.5 km).

Is this a good week for Via Alpina?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

Trails near Via Alpina

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