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, 31.08.2026
A sunny morning, soon followed by showers and finally also thunderstorms.Morning
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
5%
sr.Windstärke
0 km/h
Noon
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
60%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
80%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Tomorrow, 01.09.2026
The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.Morning
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
10%
sr.Windstärke
0 km/h
Noon
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
30%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
25%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
02.09.2026
11°C
24°C
03.09.2026
12°C
24°C
04.09.2026
12°C
27°C
