View of the River Thur – Espel Viewing Platform loop from Arnegg

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View of the River Thur – Espel Viewing Platform loop from Arnegg

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View of the River Thur – Espel Viewing Platform loop from Arnegg

02:53

43.3km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.8 km for 8 m

After 14.2 km for 11 m

After 18.7 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Meadow trail near Gossau SG

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Meadow Trail was once. Now a wide path, already includes a road.☹

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7.32 km

Bürerwald

Forest

10.9 km

View of the River Thur

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Here the big Thurbrücke is the main road, not a trail.

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11.7 km

A narrow, winding trail along the Thur River. If you follow it all the way, you'll come across a slightly tricky ford, where it briefly climbs steeply. It can be slightly overgrown in summer, and there's a danger of ticks!

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15.6 km

Thur Suspension Bridge near Thurau

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easy to ride trails for beginners

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17.0 km

Thur Riverside Flow Trail

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Simple root path, flat along the Thur

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19.1 km

Thur Railway Viaduct near Schwarzenbach

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Railway viaduct over the Thur

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34.5 km

Burgau

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Old historical hamlet, Toggenburg restaurant.

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35.6 km

Espel Viewing Platform

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Visitors can explore the Espel conservation area on a circular route. The remaining areas are deliberately reserved for nature and may not be entered.
In addition to several benches, a …

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43.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

13.0 km

5.99 km

3.60 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

7.69 km

6.66 km

5.21 km

4.07 km

398 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

5 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 18, 2026,🚵‍♂️ Bisig frische Runde im Fürstenland☀️🥶

First, I wanted to go to the Rhine Delta on my gravel bike, but with this strong north wind, it was pointless.

Then I considered the Säntis (with the LSB), but according to the webcam, despite the nice weather, the visibility wasn't good.

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