To Burg Gallenstein
Accessible by public transport- Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
Characteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Route
5,7 km
Uphill
195 hm
Downhill
197 hm
Highest point
629 m
Up the Old Paths
A leisurely hike from St. Gallen up to the ancient Gallenstein Castle ruins.
Best season
January
March
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
More information
From City Hall, follow Maunzweg along the edge of town. Cross the Buchauer Bach stream and then head up to the castle ruins.
Map & downloads
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Burg Gallenstein in der Naturparkgemeinde | Stefan Leitner
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What the weather will be like St. Gallen (509m)
Today, 29.09.2026
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.Morning
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Noon
22°C
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0%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Night
14°C
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0%
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10 km/h
Tomorrow, 30.09.2026
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.Morning
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Night
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Forecast
01.10.2026
7°C
23°C
02.10.2026
6°C
21°C
03.10.2026
5°C
22°C
