Castle Tour along the Rheintaler Höhenweg

Logo Castle Tour along the Rheintaler Höhenweg
Logo Castle Tour along the Rheintaler Höhenweg
Tour data
41.02km
396 - 670m
Distance
1,004hm
977hm
Ascent
12:09h
 
Duration
Brief description

The hike along part of the Rheintaler Höhenweg, a trail that runs along the top of the Rhine Valley, meanders past castles and fortresses, through vineyards and apple tree orchards and is perfect for explorers.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Heerbrugg Railway Station

Route
Rorschach (399 m)
0.1 km
Rorschach Hafen (See) (398 m)
0.8 km
Rorschach Hafen (398 m)
0.8 km
Rorschach
1.2 km
Steigrüebli
2.1 km
Paradies
2.3 km
Bustadel
2.4 km
Rorschacherberg (570 m)
2.5 km
Hüttenmoos
4.0 km
Hohriet
4.4 km
Hof
4.8 km
Vogelherd
5.4 km
Linkolnsberg
7.2 km
Seepark
10.2 km
Staad
10.5 km
Buechen
11.3 km
Evang. Kirche
11.4 km
Käserei
11.6 km
Buechstig
12.0 km
Thal (415 m)
13.1 km
Lutzenberg
13.9 km
Kirchplatz
14.4 km
Hengeten
14.5 km
Hoftobel
17.8 km
Hof
18.0 km
Bufflershof
18.0 km
Schloss Weinberg
18.3 km
Walzenhausen
19.0 km
Burghalde
19.8 km
Rössli
20.4 km
Altes Kirchlein St. Margaretha
21.4 km
Wasen
21.5 km
St. Margrethen (402 m)
22.5 km
Schäflisberg
23.2 km
Wilen
24.6 km
Sternen
25.4 km
Rüden
26.1 km
Berneck (405 m)
26.9 km
Evangelische Kirche
27.0 km
Rosenberg
27.8 km
Gibel
28.1 km
Schlafenacker
28.7 km
Heerbrugg
29.7 km
Halden
31.1 km
Rebhüttli
31.1 km
Oberwingert
31.4 km
Klinnenberg
31.5 km
Evangelische Kirche Balgach
32.0 km
Balgach (404 m)
32.0 km
Buggler
32.5 km
Schluch
33.7 km
Hub
33.9 km
Rebstein (425 m)
34.3 km
Eggeli
34.4 km
Elmat
34.5 km
Hirschelen
34.8 km
Weinstein
35.1 km
Weinstein
35.3 km
Steingut
35.7 km
Marbach (427 m)
36.1 km
Katholische Kirche St. Georg
36.2 km
Lüchingen
37.3 km
Ober-Lüchingen
37.3 km
Altstätten
39.1 km
Altstätten (430 m)
40.5 km


Best season
Jan
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Description

With breathtaking views of Lake Constance, vineyards, villages and the lowlands of the Rhine Valley, the tour passes historic castles, fortresses and the Mariaberg Monastery.

This easy hike stimulates the senses especially in spring under the warm rays of the sun and in autumn when the fall colours are on full display. The first stage leads through the municipality of Rorschacherberg with a view of Lake Constance, past four castles, a monastery and several restaurants for a bite to eat, while the second part beckons with sweet-smelling vineyards in the wine paradise of the Rhine Valley. Here, too, magnificent castles and fortresses with barbecue areas let hikers take a breather.

You can shorten the hike at any time either by heading down into the Rhine Valley or by dividing the trail into individual stages.

Directions

Heerbrugg - Altstätten 

Highest point
670 m
Endpoint

Altstätten Railway Station

Height profile
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Equipment

Sturdy shoes

Tips

Along the trail, many wineries have tasting rooms that welcome visitors.


Directions

Coming from St.Gallen take the A1 motorway to Mörschwil, exit at A1.1 3-Rorschach. Follow the main road to Rorschach.

Public transportation

By train from St.Gallen to the Rorschach main train station or the Rorschach Stadt train station.

Parking

Paid parking is available at the Rorschach Stadt train station or the Rorschach main train station.


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General info

Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
A lot of view
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