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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Rheintal
Balgach

Weinstein Castle – Grünenstein Castle loop from Balgach

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

hikers

Weinstein Castle – Grünenstein Castle loop from Balgach

02:26

8.51km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

60 m

Balgach Sculpture Group

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In the middle of Balgach on the main street I have a small square with a few benches. The statues on the edge won't let you feel quite so lonely.

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1.52 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

3.06 km

Small Waterfall

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4

3.64 km

Weinstein Castle

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A small fairytale castle that now houses a romantic restaurant.

More information can be found at schloss-weinstein.ch.

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5

7.30 km

Grünenstein Castle

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Private castle on a vineyard, easily accessible via road and hiking trail.

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8.51 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

2.66 km

2.07 km

484 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

2.45 km

2.20 km

688 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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