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Helfenberg Castle Ruins – SBB viaduct with footbridge loop from Gossau

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Helfenberg Castle Ruins – SBB viaduct with footbridge loop from Gossau

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Helfenberg Castle Ruins – SBB viaduct with footbridge loop from Gossau

01:07

3.87km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Schutzgebiet «Ehemalige Kiesgrube Espel»

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943 m

Helfenberg Castle Ruins

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Castle / Castle ruins Helfenberg, Gossau SG
The castle was probably built in the first half of the 13th century. It was a residence of the Gielen von Glattbrugg family. …

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1.06 km

Glatt Valley near Wissbach Gorge

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From the barbecue area you can see the smooth. Then it goes down the river for about 1 KM in a beautiful valley

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1.75 km

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Beautiful interesting gorge with great hiking trails. Again and again barbecue areas on the whole tour. Also suitable for children. You can splash around in the Wissbach.

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1.81 km

Divisionsweg footbridge

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Footbridge over the Glatt, military-historical conditioned (see photo board).

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1.84 km

View of the SBB Viaduct and Militärsteg

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Columbanweg bridge over the Glatt, Gossau - Flawil

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2.03 km

SBB viaduct with footbridge

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Columbanweg bridge over the Glatt, Gossau - Flawil

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2.39 km

Espel Viewing Platform

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Wooden viewing platform to the Espel biotope, with a cool bench. Depending on the vegetation (season) very good view of the large biotope. Only 20 m off the main path, good to see.

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2.40 km

Observation platform, Espel Nature Reserve

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Visitors can explore the Espel conservation area on a circular route. The remaining areas are deliberately reserved for nature and may not be entered.
In addition to several benches, a …

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3.87 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

1.57 km

391 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.42 km

391 m

180 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Helfenberg Castle Ruins – SBB viaduct with footbridge loop from Gossau

Helfenberg Castle Ruins

Glatt Valley near Wissbach Gorge

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Divisionsweg footbridge

View of the SBB Viaduct and Militärsteg

SBB viaduct with footbridge

Espel Viewing Platform

Observation platform, Espel Nature Reserve

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