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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Vilters-Wangs

View of the Churfirsten – Lake Baschalva loop from Vilters-Wangs

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Vilters-Wangs

View of the Churfirsten – Lake Baschalva loop from Vilters-Wangs

Moderate

5.0

(2)

36

hikers

View of the Churfirsten – Lake Baschalva loop from Vilters-Wangs

02:52

6.05km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

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109 m

Gaffia Mountain Inn

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Quaint inn with delicious food. After the strenuous ascent or descent, it is worth stopping here.

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2

597 m

Incredible hike - really a great destination for a trip with kiddying kids ... the 5 lakes hike.

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840 m

View of the Churfirsten

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The view of Toggenburg and the Churfirsten 😍 is fantastic

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1.41 km

Wonderful place to have a quick picnic. With a view of the Rhine Valley and the Churfirsten!

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1.51 km

Rock Formation with Panoramic View

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The landscape here is super beautiful. The rock formation in particular offers a spectacular view.

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1.82 km

Lake Baschalva

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From Lake Baschalva you can see all the way into the Rhine Valley, although that becomes irrelevant when you look at this beautiful mountain lake. Depending on which direction you …

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2.62 km

View of the Baschalvasee

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Great view from above

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2.83 km

Gamidaurspitz

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The Gamidaurspitz is on the way to the 5 lakes hike. From one side there is a short, steep climb with a rope. Be careful, the rope is damaged today! From the other side it is very easy to walk.

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6.05 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

624 m

161 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.72 km

1.63 km

297 m

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (1,830 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

21°C

10°C

21 %

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