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St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Balgach

Altstätten Old Town – Altstätten Old Town loop from Balgach

Easy

5.0

(1)

18

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Altstätten Old Town – Altstätten Old Town loop from Balgach

00:56

15.4km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 316 m for 54 m

After 7.62 km for 89 m

After 15.0 km for 54 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

114 m

Balgach Sculpture Group

Highlight • Monument

In the middle of Balgach on the main street I have a small square with a few benches. The statues on the edge won't let you feel quite so lonely.

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7.53 km

Altstätten Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

When it's warmer, surely a wonderful city center for a coffee break! Or, if space in your backpack allows, for a little shopping trip.

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7.57 km

Altstätten Farmers’ Market

Highlight • Rest Area

Stories for the children, pony rides and musical entertainment in between make shopping at the Buuremaart an experience. Always Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

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7.61 km

Placidus Chapel, Altstätten

Highlight • Religious Site

Placidus Chapel Altstätten
The chapel was built in 1648, immediately after the Thirty Years' War. This period was marked by plague, hunger and inflation. The chapel is dedicated to Saint …

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7.68 km

Marktgasse, St. Gallen

Highlight • Settlement

6

7.99 km

Altstätten Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

If you drive through the gate you are in the middle of the market town altstätten. A short tab is worth it

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8.14 km

Maria Hilf Monastery Altstätten

Highlight • Religious Site

Capuchins Altstätten
Today, 4 sisters between the ages of 67 and 87 live in the Maria Hilf convent in Altstätten SG. The monastery, which was built on this site in …

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

2.66 km

1.99 km

654 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

663 m

276 m

130 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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