- Brief description
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Europe's first signposted marathon course for inline skaters runs on a circuit in the Rhine Valley and appeals not only to ambitious skaters but also to families and groups.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Rüthi
- Route
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Büchel (426 m)0.2 kmMontlingen7.5 kmKriessern12.2 kmBruder Klaus Kapelle18.1 kmLustenau (404 m)19.3 kmWidnau20.0 kmKriessern25.6 kmMontlingen30.1 kmOberriet (421 m)32.1 kmBüchel (426 m)37.0 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Marathon Skate is Europe's first circuit course that extends over the original marathon distance. The course can also be used by runners who want to test their endurance on the approximately 42 km route. The course has some tricky changes of direction as well as several ramps and inclines from the Rhine dam down to ground level, thereby simulating a competition course.
The ideal starting point is the Aegeten sports centre in Widnau where, in addition to changing rooms and showers, good recreational facilities are also available. If you are not in a rush to set a course record, you can stop at the swimming pool at the southern turning point in Oberriet, which is located right next to the course.
Marathon Skate blends into the landscape, running along inland canals and through old poplar-lined boulevards. Off in the distance are the mountains of the Alpstein, a sub-group of the Appenzell Alps, and the gentle hills of the Appenzell region.
- Directions
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Rüthi - Widnau - Rüthi
- Highest point
- 429 m
- Endpoint
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Rüthi
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - Equipment
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Roadworthy inline skates, bike or skate helmet, knee, wrist and elbow pads, small daypack if necessary (approx. 15 litres), shoes to change into, weather-proof, lightweight sports clothing that can be worn in layers, skate poles, sun and rain protection, snacks and drinking water, first aid kit, mobile phone, head lamp and reflectors, if necessary.
- Tips
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Near Oberriet, stop by the fascinating crystal cave in Kobelwald.
- Additional information
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You can start and end the hike anywhere you want. The excellent public transport network makes it easy to return to St.Gallen quickly.
- Arrival
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A1 from St.Gallen in the direction of Rorschach/Rheineck, then Oberriet. Turn off in the direction of Rüthi.
- Public transportation
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Train connection from St.Gallen to Rüthi twice an hour (S2/S4)
- Author
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The tour Marathon Skate is used by outdooractive.com provided.
