Voralpsee – Ölberg Pass loop from Wildhaus

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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Voralpsee – Ölberg Pass loop from Wildhaus

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Voralpsee – Ölberg Pass loop from Wildhaus

02:10

24.7km

770m

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: September 10, 2026

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57 m

Wildhaus Pass

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On the Toggenburg side a relatively long ascent, which climbs almost permanently even in the village of Wildhaus. This is followed by a scenic descent into the Rhine valley. From …

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4.26 km

View of an Alpine Village in St. Gallen

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4.67 km

Panoramic view of the Rhine Valley and mountains

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What a gigantic view! From this point you can see across the Rhine Valley to Vorarlberg and Liechtenstein as well as the idyllic mountains.

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11.8 km

Voralpsee

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The idyllic Voralpsee is located at 1,123 meters above sea level in Grabs in the canton of St. Gallen. Nestled in a hollow on the Grabserberg, amidst alpine meadows and …

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13.8 km

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16.2 km

Ölberg Pass

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It is the highest point if you drive over the Grabserberg to Wildhaus (or vice versa). From the Grabser side, the gradients are bearable as long as you don't drive …

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16.5 km

Ölberg Pass

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It's May and there's still a lot of snow on the high trail. Large sections couldn't be covered on foot. Otherwise, the view over the Rhine Valley is super beautiful. …

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23.7 km

Birthplace of Huldrych Zwingli, Wildhaus

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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 …

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