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Intro

Mansions dating from the economic heyday in Altstätten; quaint townscape in Eichberg; bread from traditional wood-fired ovens in Hölzisberg; calcite crystals and stalactites in the unique Kobelwald water-bearing crystal caves.

Description

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
Destination
Sennwald
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
600 m
Ascent
1000 m
Descent
1000 m
Distance
22 km
Duration
6 h 30 min
Duration back
6 h 30 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
All year
Theme
With panoramic view

Route

Rheintaler Höhenweg

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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 3/6

Distance

22 km

Duration

6 h 30 min

Ascent

1000 m

Travel information: Altstätten SG

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