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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Toggenburg
Alt St. Johann

Unterwasser–Iltios Funicular loop from Alt St. Johann

Hard

4.8

(9)

80

riders

Unterwasser–Iltios Funicular loop from Alt St. Johann

02:13

25.3km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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234 m

Catholic Church of Alt St. Johann

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Old St. John's Catholic Church
Around the year 1150, two hermits, Milo and Thüring, wandered into the solitude of the upper Thur Valley. A wealthy nobleman who owned extensive estates …

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256 m

A Little Paradise: At the monastery in Alt St. Johann, modernity meets the Middle Ages.
The monks already cultivated the garden of the monastery of St. Johann in the Thur …

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526 m

Chairlift "Alt St. Johann – Sellamatt"
The Alt St. Johann – Sellamatt chairlift connects the Alt St. Johann valley station with Alp Sellamatt at 1,390 meters above sea level.
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759 m

Evangelical Church Alt St. Johann

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Evangelical Church Alt St. Johann
Old St. Johann Church History, Old St. Johann
The monastery stood at the beginning of settlement in the valley. This is the last Benedictine monastery …

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2.70 km

Chäserrugg Unterwasser Train Station
In summer 2024 (opened on December 13, 2024), the valley station in Unterwasser was rebuilt and now connects arrival, stay, and onward travel in the style …

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2.71 km

Unterwasser–Iltios Funicular

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Funicular Unterwasser - Iltios
The funicular Unterwasser-Iltios (DUI), called Iltiosbahn, is a funicular in Unterwasser in the Obertoggenburg
The 1195 meter long line begins at 911 m above sea level …

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12.7 km

Cool bench with a great view

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Wonderful viewpoint with a large cool bench. Especially in winter you are happy when you find a dry place to sit while resting and enjoying such a great view is of course super nice.

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23.2 km

A conventional E-Bike charging station equipped with one Schuko power sockets. Please bring your own charging device.

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.22 km

4.30 km

3.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

5.74 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

13°C

6°C

89 %

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