Ebnat-Kappel, a region in the Toggenburg area of Switzerland, features a diverse landscape suitable for outdoor activities. The Thur river flows through the valley, surrounded by gentle hills and prominent mountains like Speer and the Churfirsten range. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more.
Ebnat-Kappel offers more than 100 routes across several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more. More…
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4.7
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Average rating
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4.8
(29)
197
hikers
10.3km
03:39
560m
560m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(3)
67
hikers
7.62km
02:39
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
(9)
33
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(7)
18
hikers
5.40km
01:27
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(17)
59
riders
25.8km
02:57
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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60
riders
25.8km
02:10
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(8)
26
riders
45.5km
04:04
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(11)
41
riders
48.3km
03:28
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.4
(8)
66
riders
50.9km
03:18
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
62
riders
49.3km
03:59
1,340m
1,340m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(2)
60
riders
27.0km
02:19
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
55
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
(3)
51
hikers
8.21km
04:17
730m
730m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.3
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29
hikers
17.8km
07:12
1,040m
1,050m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(1)
4
hikers
12.4km
05:27
800m
800m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
(2)
9
hikers
7.86km
03:58
680m
680m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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59
riders
26.3km
01:10
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
27
riders
30.6km
01:52
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

15
riders
86.9km
04:10
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
17.9km
01:09
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3.0
(1)
55
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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40
runners
7.90km
00:50
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
runners
13.9km
02:10
790m
790m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

14
runners
10.3km
01:13
160m
160m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.0
(1)
70
riders
56.6km
02:47
150m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
63
riders
76.4km
05:14
1,660m
1,660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
38
riders
34.7km
01:47
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
38.0km
03:03
1,220m
1,220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ebnat-Kappel offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Mountaineering, Road cycling, and Jogging. The region features diverse terrain from valley floors to mountain peaks. There are more than 100 routes available for exploration.
Ebnat-Kappel provides a variety of hiking trails, from leisurely walks along the Thur river to demanding ridge paths and alpine routes on mountains like Speer. The region has 48 hiking routes available. More details can be found in the Hiking around Ebnat Kappel guide.
Yes, Ebnat-Kappel features terrain suitable for mountain biking, with 26 dedicated routes. The diverse landscape, ranging from valley floors to mountain passes, caters to different skill levels. Explore specific routes in the MTB Trails around Ebnat Kappel guide.
Ebnat-Kappel offers 13 touring cycling routes. The region's quiet roads and varied terrain, from valley floors to mountain passes, are suitable for touring cyclists. Guides like Cycling around Ebnat Kappel provide more information.
Ebnat-Kappel is suitable for gravel biking, with numerous unpaved roads and forest paths. The region's significant forested and agricultural areas provide ideal conditions for exploring natural landscapes away from busy main roads. Specific routes are detailed in the Gravel biking around Ebnat Kappel guide.
Key natural landmarks include Speer Mountain, the highest Nagelfluh mountain in Europe at 6,398 feet (1,950 meters), and the Churfirsten Mountain Range. The Thur river meanders through the valley, and the Seerenbach Falls descend 1,919 feet (585 meters) in three cascades.
Yes, Ebnat-Kappel offers challenging mountain hikes, including routes on Speer Mountain and demanding ridge paths. The ridge path to Neuenalpspitz provides extensive views over Toggenburg. Information on these routes is available in the Mountain Hikes around Ebnat Kappel guide.
Routes in Ebnat-Kappel have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 1,700 reviews from over 26,000 visitors who have shared their experiences in the region.
Ebnat-Kappel offers various options suitable for families, including leisurely walks along the Thur river. The Senses Park, located near the train station, provides an interactive experience with eleven stations to test one's senses.
Komoot offers several guides for Ebnat-Kappel covering various sports. Examples include Hiking around Ebnat Kappel, MTB Trails around Ebnat Kappel, and Gravel biking around Ebnat Kappel. Other guides cover touring cycling, road cycling, and running.
The official website for Ebnat-Kappel is www.ebnat-kappel.ch. This site provides general information about the municipality.

