Gübsensee West Dam – View of the Sitter Viaduct loop from Gaiserwald

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Gübsensee West Dam – View of the Sitter Viaduct loop from Gaiserwald

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Gübsensee West Dam – View of the Sitter Viaduct loop from Gaiserwald

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14.6km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.30 km for 193 m

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Breitfeld

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Large meadow and military facilities. Is also used as a parking lot for OLMA, as sheep pasture and much more. Right next to it is the Kybunpark (FCSG) with the …

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Gübsensee West Dam

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Popular recreational area with many Bänkli and fire pits. The walk around the Gübsensee is also very popular with joggers and is used extensively.

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6.01 km

Lake Gübsensee

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Only about 200 meters wide, but over a kilometer long: these are the dimensions of the Gübsensee. The reservoir serves as a place of relaxation for the people of St. Gallen.

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View of the Viaduct

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6.95 km

View of the Sitter Viaduct

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From the cycle path you have a great view of the Sitter Viaduct. At 99 meters, the viaduct is the highest railway bridge in Switzerland. Further downstream you can cross …

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7.05 km

Footbridge at the SBB Viaduct Bruggen

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Wide bicycle-pedestrian bridge on the side of the SBB viaduct, the best connection between St. Gallen and Gossau.

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10.7 km

Pedestrian and bicycle walkway under the A1 viaduct

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The suspended footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists under the carriageways of the A1 viaduct was built between 1983 and 1985. Great connection from St. Gallen to Abtwil.

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11.7 km