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
February
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, 20.08.2026
Early morning showers, then dry and fairly sunny. But thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.Morning
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
75%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
50%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
80%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Tomorrow, 21.08.2026
Rain and rain showers. A chance of thunderstorms around noon.Morning
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
85%
sr.Windstärke
0 km/h
Noon
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
70%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
80%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
22.08.2026
11°C
19°C
23.08.2026
10°C
20°C
24.08.2026
9°C
23°C
