Hiking 
Begin and end of tour: Bahnhof Ebnat-Kappel
Technical requirements: medium difficulty
Physical fitness: medium difficulty
Distance: 24.5 km
Total altitude meters: 693 m
Biking time: 02:00 - 03:00 (hours, minutes)
Elevation start and end of tour: 635 m
Culmination point: 1210 m
Season: Mai - Oktober
Gastronomy: Ebnat-Kappel, Krummenau, Neu St. Johann, Bendel
Overnight: Ebnat-Kappel
Access starting point: Züge ab Wattwil und Wil
Access point of arrival: Züge nach Wattwil und Wil
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Ritteren
Ebnat-Kappel
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The Ritteren Alp is situated on a ridge between the Thur River and Necker River Valleys. Everywhere in Toggenburg, the Churfirsten Range and the mighty Säntis Massif dominate the scene. Magnificent views extending into the Appenzell Region and the Mittelland make this loop a true biking adventure dotted with great vantage points. The Ritteren loop is a mixture of physical challenges and leisurely cycling through magical scenery. The tour does not pose significant technical difficulties. Enjoy!
Ebnat-Kappel - Krummenau - Neu St. Johann - Ritteren - Geren - Bendel - Ebnat-Kappel
From the Ebnat-Kappel Railroad Station the tour runs along the left side of the Thur River Valley up to Blomberg. A short descent takes you to the Trempel near Krummenau. After passing the valley station of the chairlift, the route continues uphill to the Thur Bridge and then further upwards to Neu St. Johann. Here the route turns left in the direction of Schwägalp. Past Schlatt your tour constantly hugs the mountain. Superb views of Speer and the surrounding mountains are your reward during this rigorous uphill ride. The upper part of the ascent takes you on a gravel road to Alp Ritteren. A sign-posted trail then leads to Geren and from there to Bendel. The last ascent takes you to Restaurant Sternen, before a steep descent brings you back to Ebnat-Kappel, the starting point of the tour.
Pictures: www.toggenburg.org
From the Ebnat-Kappel Railroad Station the tour runs along the left side of the Thur River Valley up to Blomberg. A short descent takes you to the Trempel near Krummenau. After passing the valley station of the chairlift, the route continues uphill to the Thur Bridge and then further upwards to Neu St. Johann. Here the route turns left in the direction of Schwägalp. Past Schlatt your tour constantly hugs the mountain. Superb views of Speer and the surrounding mountains are your reward during this rigorous uphill ride. The upper part of the ascent takes you on a gravel road to Alp Ritteren. A sign-posted trail then leads to Geren and from there to Bendel. The last ascent takes you to Restaurant Sternen, before a steep descent brings you back to Ebnat-Kappel, the starting point of the tour.
Pictures: www.toggenburg.org
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Ebnaterstr. 4
Bahnhof
9642 Ebnat-Kappel
Tel. +41 (0)71 993 29 11
Fax +41 (0)71 375 68 69
ebnat-kappel@toggenburg.org
www.ebnat-kappel.ch