Rheintaler Höhenweg
Overview
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Distance 110 km
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Ascent 5000 m
Intro
From Bodensee through orchards and vineyards through a varying cultural landscape with castles and alps. Views of the Rhine Valley and the mountain landscape are constant companions along the Rheintaler Höhenweg.
Description
The Rheintaler Höhenweg leads between vineyards and high moorland, crosses numerous vegetation stages from the Bodensee up to the Sargans Alvier region. The route from the metropolitan Bodensee region to rural, idyllic Appenzell offers a rich variety of culture.
The trail runs mostly along scenic heights above the Rhine Valley and below the Alvier chain, with good views over the valley to the mountains in Austria and Liechtenstein. Then you find yourself between apple orchards again, cross through the main winegrowing region of Canton St. Gallen with its specialities, Riesling and Sylvaner. The hike through the protected high moorland of the Alvier region can be combined with a visit to an Alpine dairy along the way.
Those interested in history also have the chance to spend time in one of the many castles along the route, all well-worth exploring, or to visit the Roman path near Wildhaus. The Rheintaler Höhenweg is particularly popular in autumn when the Föhn wind ensures clear views.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Rorschach
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| Destination |
Sargans
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
5000 m
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| Descent |
4900 m
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| Distance |
110 km
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| Multiday route |
6 days
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
With panoramic view, Along Water
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route86 |
Quick Facts
Route number
Stages: 6