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Stairs and ladders to Alvier – Alvier viewpoint loop from Wartau

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Stairs and ladders to Alvier – Alvier viewpoint loop from Wartau

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Stairs and ladders to Alvier – Alvier viewpoint loop from Wartau

06:28

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: July 9, 2026

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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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Beautiful hike from Palfries

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4.75 km

Stairs and ladders to Alvier

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The stairs are really steep it is not far to the alvier up there you will be rewarded with a sensational view

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5.63 km

Ascent to Alvier Summit

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At the end, everything is demanded of you again.

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6.00 km

Alvier viewpoint

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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 …

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6.09 km

Alvier Summit

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Would you like another little gymnastics exercise...?!? Parallel bars gymnastics at over 2300 m above sea level.🤸‍♂️

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6.14 km

Alvier Peak

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On the Alvier you have a wonderful view to the west of the Walensee, to the north into the Rhine valley to Lake Constance and to the southeast into the …

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6.15 km

Alvier Summit and Alvier Hut

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This path requires a little surefootedness in part, but is absolutely no witchcraft and is also feasible for those who are afraid of heights. You only have to master the …

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

735 m

717 m

288 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

2.96 km

735 m

554 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (1,300 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

19°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2021,Alvier

Unfortunately I forgot to switch on the tour down from the Alvier. Missing about 1 hour of walking.

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June 29, 2025,🇨🇭⛰️ Alvier ab 🚡 Palfries

Where else can you possibly find bearable temperatures? At over 2000 meters above sea level. @Karin 😊 gave me the idea, although she was drawn to Gonzen last October. I preferred the Alvier today, but also took the Palfries cable car (seilbahn-palfries.ch).
A dream tour! Quite challenging, quite steep, and a section of the way back down through a couloir …

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Stairs and ladders to Alvier – Alvier viewpoint loop from Wartau

Palfries Circular Hike

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Stairs and ladders to Alvier

Ascent to Alvier Summit

Alvier viewpoint

Alvier Summit

Alvier Peak

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