Klangkugel Sound Sculpture – Bell Tree Sound Trail loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Klangkugel Sound Sculpture – Bell Tree Sound Trail loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

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Klangkugel Sound Sculpture – Bell Tree Sound Trail loop from Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

01:23

10.3km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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176 m

Huldrych Zwingli Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

A witness to a bygone era, this house stands in the heart of the Lisighus district of Wildhaus. It was built in the mid-15th century by the reformer's grandfather. Despite various alterations, the basic structure has been preserved to this day.

Inside the house, numerous remarkable details can be discovered, including the late Gothic carved beamed ceiling in the living room (which was also used as an office), the open fireplace in the kitchen, and an original offering box from the Grossmünster (Great Cathedral) in Zurich.

The Zwingli House now belongs to the Evangelical Church of the Canton of St. Gallen, which keeps it open to guests from all over the world.

Text / Source: Zwingli Center Toggenburg, Wildhaus
zwingli-zentrum-toggenburg.ch/de/zwingli-geburtshaus

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Birthplace of Huldrych Zwingli, Wildhaus

Highlight • Historical Site

Zwingli's birthplace, Wildhaus
This house stands in the middle of the Lisighus district of Wildhaus as a witness to a bygone era. It was built by the reformer's grandfather in the mid-15th century. Despite various changes, the basic structure has been preserved to this day.
Numerous remarkable details can be discovered inside the house, the late Gothic carved beamed ceiling in the parlor (which was also used as an office), the open fireplace in the kitchen or an original offering box from the Grossmünster in Zurich.
The Zwinglihaus now belongs to the Evangelical Church of the Canton of St. Gallen, which keeps it open to guests from all over the world.
Text / Source: Zwingli Center Toggenburg, Wildhaus
zwingli-zentrum-toggenburg.ch/de/zwingli-geburtshaus

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3.07 km

Klangkugel Sound Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Like all stations on the sound trail, it is very informative and you can try it out for yourself.

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3.88 km

Schwendiseen with a view of the Alpstein

Highlight • Lake

The small lake offers fascinating plays of light and reflections - even when the sky is overcast, but all the more mystical for it.

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4.81 km

Bell Tree Sound Trail

Highlight • Structure

It's a wonderful experience to watch the children trying to play the song about the Schellenbaum.

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5.38 km

Klangmühle (Sound Mill)

Highlight • Structure

The sound mill is in the stable. Great view!

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7.06 km

Vorder Schwendisee

Highlight • Lake

A wooden walkway leads out into Lake Schwendi. Access for the last 200-300 meters is only on foot; bikes must be left in the bike parking area. Beautiful views directly out into the lake and to Mount Säntis. Well worth the visit.

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