Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – Lake Walen loop from Sevelen

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Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – Lake Walen loop from Sevelen

Hard

4.9

(15)

riders

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – Lake Walen loop from Sevelen

07:24

98.8km

2,040m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 83.5 km for 201 m

After 97.5 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

12.8 km

View from Grabserberg over the Rhine Valley

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Nice and sunny MTB routes

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30.8 km

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful forest drive to the Toggenburger height, demanding, but never too steep and always easy to drive

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37.7 km

Vorder Höhi

Mountain Pass

50.3 km

Hüttenböschen-Seeflechsen

Nature Reserve

52.0 km

View of Lake Walen and the Churfirsten

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Wonderful view of the Wallensee and mountains.

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52.3 km

Cave Entrance

53.4 km

Lake Walen

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Beautiful fjord-like lake. Many biking and hiking opportunities on the south and north side of the lake.

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65.4 km

Beach

70.8 km

Pro Natura Naturschutzgebiet Grossriet

Forest

83.5 km

Sargans Castle

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Sargans Castle
The Sarganserschloss was first read in a document as early as 1282. In 1386 its owner, Count Johann I (called "Count Hans" for short) fought on the side …

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87.1 km

Rhine Cycle Path St. Gallen

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Beautiful path along the Rhine along the Rhine dam

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98.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

26.2 km

17.5 km

15.8 km

8.05 km

4.96 km

119 m

Surfaces

79.9 km

8.00 km

4.44 km

4.02 km

2.13 km

260 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

4°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2025,Amdener-Höhe, Rund um die churfirsten

So, three things done:
Cut the 💯, climbed the 3,000 meters, and completely emptied the 🔋. 😎
Amdener Höhe is always worth a hike; not technically challenging but still beautiful. On the return trip along Lake Walen, I almost get a bit of a romp 🤭. After that, I had to head back into the mountains from Sargans, and because …

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August 14, 2023,Haag-Sargans-Walensee-Betlis-Amden-Vordere Höhi-Toggenburg

Another 100km tour done. The alternative to the main road from Weesen to Amden is quite steep. But the main street is just annoying. Gather strength again in Amden. Fill with water and go up to the front hole.

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August 26, 2025,Simmitobel-Mülitobel-Vorderhöhi-Arvenbüel-Walensee

On such a long tour, you'll naturally see and experience quite a lot. I'd especially like to mention the highest point of the tour, the short canyon after Vorderer Höhi, and the Arvenbüel Chapf viewpoint. 🌞

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August 16, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour 16.08.2022: PS-Velotour Nesslau - Wildhaus-Buchs-Sargans (-Walenstadt-Ziegelbrücke)

Per Senectute Velotour with 18 participants and 3 leaders, all e-bikes except the writer. Great weather, not too hot. In Sargans (official end of the tour) some wanted to continue to Ziegelbrücke.

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