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Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Malbun

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Eastern Switzerland

St. Gallen

Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Malbun

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Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Malbun

04:08

9.35km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.92 km for 190 m

After 4.47 km for 45 m

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75 m

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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1.91 km

View of the Rhine Valley

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great view on the way to Margelchopf

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2.05 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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3.14 km

Isistuzgrat Margelchopf Trail Junction

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Shortly before the finish, if the Margelchopf is the destination

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3.85 km

Isisizgrat

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Isisizgrat at 2015 m, just before the Margelchopf.

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4.60 km

Glanna

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7.86 km

View of Alvier

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Alvier 2342 m - The most famous peak in the chain between Seeztal, Rhine Valley and Churfirsten

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8.62 km

View of Buchserberg

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Buchs local recreation area
The Buchserberg with the Malbun mountain inn at around 1350 m above sea level. represents an intact local recreation area for young and old, families, active …

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9.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

2.52 km

1.90 km

439 m

202 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

3.32 km

1.74 km

569 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,020 m)

Lowest point (1,360 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

26°C

11°C

12 %

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Berghaus Malbun (1369 m) – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Malbun

Berghaus Malbun (1369 m)

View of the Rhine Valley

Malbun Obersäss

Isistuzgrat Margelchopf Trail Junction

Isisizgrat

Glanna

View of Alvier

View of Buchserberg

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