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Intro

The last stage leads from Altstätten to Rorschach on a 39 kilometer-length that presents everything that makes Switzerland so attractive.

Description

A marked climb to the St. Anton lookout point bids constantly more impressive views of the spreading Rhine Valley and Vorarlberg Alps. Rolling green hills are circumnavigated in steep places as you make your way to the Walzenhausen mountain health resort, the little town of Rheineck and on to Lake Constance.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Altstätten SG
Destination
Rorschach
Ascent
1050 m
Descent
1100 m
Distance
53 km
Distance on tarred ways
52 km
Distance on natural surface
1 km
Physical requirements
Difficult
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Route

Herzroute

Lausanne - Rorschach
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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 13/13

Distance

53 km

Ascent

1050 m

Travel information: Altstätten SG

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