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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Mels

Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Chapfensee

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Mels

Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Chapfensee

Easy

4.7

(18)

180

hikers

Chapfenstein Viewpoint – Chapfen Lake loop from Chapfensee

00:47

2.92km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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41 m

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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460 m

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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555 m

Beautiful view of the Chapfensee

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Great view over the beautiful Chapfensee.

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736 m

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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1.19 km

View of Gonzen

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Great loop around the beautiful Chapfensee, where you can enjoy a great view of the valley and the Gonzen.

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1.43 km

Lake Chapfen

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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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1.47 km

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2.57 km

Chapfensee

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An absolute must....to make a stop, have a drink and eat
Lovable hosts.....

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2.92 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

695 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.09 km

589 m

182 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 14 May

12°C

4°C

94 %

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