Via Glaralpina
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17.4 mi (28 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,690 ft (2,039 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr
- High point
- 7,877 ft (2,401 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Färistock 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Peak: Siwellen 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Peak: Schwarzstöckli 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Peak: Heustock 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Peak: Chli Höch 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Peak: Höch 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
- Peak: Gufelstock 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from start
- Hut: Skihütte Mülibachtal 17.4 mi (28 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Via Glaralpina
How long is Via Glaralpina?
Via Glaralpina is 17.4 mi (28 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr. It climbs 6,690 ft (2,039 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,877 ft (2,401 m).
How hard is Via Glaralpina?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Glaralpina?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Via Glaralpina?
Drinking water on the way at 1.6 mi (2.6 km), 2.8 mi (4.5 km), 17.4 mi (28 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Via Glaralpina shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Via Glaralpina?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Glaralpina?
Naturfreundehaus Fronalp, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Coop, 1.6 mi (2.5 km).
Is this a good week for Via Glaralpina?
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.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap