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St. Gallen
Werdenberg
Wartau

View of Alvier – Kurhaus Sennis loop from Gauschla

Moderate

4.7

(23)

126

hikers

View of Alvier – Kurhaus Sennis loop from Gauschla

04:40

14.6km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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133 m

Palfries Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very scenic plateau at the foot of the Alvier chain.
Technically very easy, all on gravel roads. Only at the Rietälpli does a very beautiful meadow trail (S1) start down to Alp Castilu.

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356 m

View of Alvier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the view before you go up!

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1.74 km

Silex nodules

Highlight • Natural Monument

The boulders between Gauschla and Alvier on the Palfries terrace were broken off from the overlying rock face by weathering. They consist of limestone with circular and nodular flint inclusions, …

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6.16 km

Kurhaus Sennis

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The Sennis spa is located in the middle of beautiful nature. A cute little lake is right next door.
The food is also delicious 🤤

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11.6 km

Stralrüfi mountain restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Brilliant view and all-round view up there! At the Berghaus / Gasthaus Palfries there is an optimal stop at the highest point of the tour.

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12.9 km

Town hall of the Walser settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

A true highlight of your hike is the over 600-year-old Walser house "Rothuis." Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Walser people and discover artifacts showcasing their daily lives …

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

3.12 km

2.66 km

2.33 km

115 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

6.43 km

1.48 km

133 m

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Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

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Friday 3 July

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