Stairs and ladders to Alvier – Alvier viewpoint loop from Wartau
Stairs and ladders to Alvier – Alvier viewpoint loop from Wartau
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Stairs and ladders to Alvier – Alvier viewpoint loop from Wartau
06:29
12.6km
1,020m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 4.71 km for 2.99 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.96 km
Arvenegg
Viewpoint
3.94 km
Palfries Circular Hike
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5.25 km
Stairs and ladders to Alvier
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5.63 km
Ascent to Alvier Summit
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6.00 km
Alvier viewpoint
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For example, descent to the Alvier:
- Through the south flank of Palfris via Chemmi. (T3 with rope safety devices)
- Over the northwest slope from Buchser-Malbun via Alp Malschüel. (T3)
- Coming from Malschüel, the Schaner-Alp or the Alp-Arin via the northeast ridge via the Barbiel ridge. (T2)
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6.09 km
Alvier Summit
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6.14 km
Alvier Peak
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Ascent, for example, descent options to the Alvier:
- Through the southern flank of Palfris via Chemmi. (T3 with safety ropes)
- Over the northwest slope from Buchser-Malbun via Alp Malschüel. (T3)
- Coming over the northeast ridge via Barbieler Grat from Malschüel, the Schaner-Alp or the Alp-Arin. (T2)
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6.15 km
Alvier Summit and Alvier Hut
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On the Alvier you have a wonderful view to the west of Lake Walen, to the north into the Rhine Valley to Lake Constance and to the southeast into the Rhine Valley upwards towards Prättigau - in between to the mountains of the cantons of Appenzell, St. Gallen, Glarus and Graubünden as well as the peaks of Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg. Simply wonderful 😍😍😍. And the broad back of the Alvier and the Alvier hut invite you to linger and enjoy.
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7.59 km
Barbielergrat Pass
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The Barbielergrat is a mountain pass high above the St. Gallen Rhine Valley. Its pass is at an altitude of 1971 meters above sea level between the Alvier (2342m above sea level) and the summit of the Chopf (1997m above sea level).
From the north side, mountain hiking trails lead from Buchs and Werdenberg along the Tobelbach or via Malbun and Malschüel up to the crossing. From the south you hike from Malans, Oberschan or Sevelen over the Schaneralp up to the Barbielergrat. You also pass the pass from the north when hiking up the Alvier. From the crossing, the hiking time up to the famous panoramic mountain is around an hour.
Text/Source: fuorcla.ch
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12.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.9 km
735 m
718 m
288 m
Surfaces
8.30 km
2.96 km
735 m
555 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,280 m)
Lowest point (1,300 m)
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Friday 26 June
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