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Margelchopf Summit – Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) loop from Malbun

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Eastern Switzerland

St. Gallen

Margelchopf Summit – Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) loop from Malbun

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Margelchopf Summit – Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) loop from Malbun

05:37

11.3km

950m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.86 km for 646 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.06 km

Blue-White Alpine Route to Margelkopf

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

quite demanding with blue and white-blue-white markings. Individual sections require advanced scrambling. One of the more demanding white-blue paths. No fixed ropes or hooks installed. Mind T4/I rather more. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential.

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6.44 km

Margelchopf Summit

Highlight • Summit

Grabs' local mountain. Great views and great paths up.

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7.05 km

Isisizgrat

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Isisizgrat at 2015 m, just before the Margelchopf.

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7.44 km

Margelchopf

Highlight • Summit

7.76 km

Isistuzgrat Margelchopf Trail Junction

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Shortly before the finish, if the Margelchopf is the destination

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8.30 km

Hanenspil

Highlight • Summit

9.06 km

Malbun Obersäss

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It is worthwhile to continue on the tarred road to Obersäss; the view over the Rhine valley is indescribable!

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11.0 km

Berghaus Malbun (1369 m)

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The new building of the Malbun hotel and restaurant on Buchserberg was opened in 2013 when the previous building could no longer be saved. Weather permitting, the restaurant is open …

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

2.84 km

685 m

671 m

606 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

3.00 km

1.24 km

829 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,090 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

32°C

18°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Margelchopf Summit – Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) loop from Malbun

Blue-White Alpine Route to Margelkopf

Margelchopf Summit

Isisizgrat

Margelchopf

Isistuzgrat Margelchopf Trail Junction

Hanenspil

Malbun Obersäss

Berghaus Malbun (1369 m)

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