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Grünenstein Castle – Kapf Parking Area loop from Balgach

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Grünenstein Castle – Kapf Parking Area loop from Balgach

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Grünenstein Castle – Kapf Parking Area loop from Balgach

01:29

5.26km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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611 m

Drinking water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

There is fresh drinking water here

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1.54 km

Viewpoint

1.87 km

Grünenstein Castle

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Private castle on a vineyard, easily accessible via road and hiking trail.

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3.02 km

Kapf Parking Area

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A parking lot to start a great hike, with small ponds and a stream.

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4.15 km

View of the Balgach vineyards and the Rhine Valley

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Tar road through the Balgacher vineyards, with a beautiful view of the Rhine Valley with the mountains behind.

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4.29 km

Balgach Vineyards

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The wonderful vineyards of Balgach can be discovered along Rebengasse, and the view down into the St. Gallen Rhine Valley is also well worth seeing.

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4.95 km

Balgach Village Center

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

5.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.16 km

1.75 km

775 m

570 m

Surfaces

1.47 km

1.26 km

1.25 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Grünenstein Castle – Kapf Parking Area loop from Balgach

Drinking water fountain

Grünenstein Castle

Kapf Parking Area

View of the Balgach vineyards and the Rhine Valley

Balgach Vineyards

Balgach Village Center

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