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Schwägalp Pass summit – Alpstein Range with Säntis loop from Wattwil

Schwägalp Pass summit – Alpstein Range with Säntis loop from Wattwil

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155

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Schwägalp Pass summit – Alpstein Range with Säntis loop from Wattwil

03:59

78.9km

1,210m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.4 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

View of the Churfirsten

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The Churfirsten, from all sides and perspectives, make a beautiful picture. And the lovely Eastern Swiss landscape is simply beautiful.

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12.8 km

View of Säntis from Neu St. Johann

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The mighty Säntis can be seen here by looking over the idyllic village of Neu St. Johann.

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16.0 km

View of Säntis

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Great view

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23.8 km

Schwägalppass

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Super tour, which is easy to organize with travel by SBB. All ascents are moderate. Some sections are picture-perfect - and you are moving in a part of Switzerland where …

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25.1 km

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

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Cable car to the Säntis, Schwägalp
The Säntis was the goal of many projects. In 1903, the concession for a cog railway was granted. The planned route was Appenzell-Wasserauen-Meglisalp-Säntis. When …

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29.2 km

The Säntis is at 2501.9 m above sea level. M. the highest mountain in the Alpstein (Eastern Switzerland). Due to the exposed, northern upstream location of the Alpstein, the mountain is a landmark that can be seen from afar.

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36.3 km

Urnäsch Village Center

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Beautiful village with many old typical houses and scattered settlements in the surrounding area.

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71.4 km

Viewpoint

76.0 km

Lichtensteig

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The small town of Lichtensteig is certainly one of the most beautiful places in Eastern Switzerland. In 2023, it won the Wakker Prize for its efforts to preserve the beautiful …

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78.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

17.8 km

2.00 km

1.76 km

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.5 km

3.45 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

75 %

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Schwägalp Pass summit – Alpstein Range with Säntis loop from Wattwil

View of the Churfirsten

View of Säntis from Neu St. Johann

View of Säntis

Schwägalppass

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

Alpstein Range with Säntis

Urnäsch Village Center

Lichtensteig

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