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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

View of Wildhaus – Gamplüt Mountain Inn loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

View of Wildhaus – Gamplüt Mountain Inn loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

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4.7

(18)

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View of Wildhaus – Gamplüt Mountain Inn loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

02:05

23.3km

670m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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132 m

Iltiosbahn Funicular

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Wikipedia:
The 1195 meter long railway starts at 911 m above sea level. M. below the Früheweid in underwater. The threshold height in the mountain station Iltios lies at 1339 m above sea level. From there, the cable car Iltios-Chäserrugg leads to the 2262 meter high Chäserrugg, the first of the Churfirsten, and ski lifts u. a. to Stöfeli. The railway was opened in 1934 and rebuilt in the summer of 2005. The original gauge was widened from 800 millimeters to 1000 millimeters. By 2012, BUIC wants to procure a new drive and new cars, which significantly increases capacity. The Iltiosbahn is mainly frequented by mountain and winter sports enthusiasts and is part of the Obertoggenburg ski area, which includes the slopes of Wildhaus, Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann.
Numbers:
The railway completed in the season 2005/2006 on 284 days total 21'560 trips and transported 351'849 passengers.
The Iltiosbahn has two cars for 100 persons each. The capacity is 850 people per hour and direction.

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1.59 km

View of the Churfirsten

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From the main road, it is worth looking into the distance, as the magnificent ridge of the Churfirsten is well visible here.

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3.76 km

Wildhaus

Mountain Pass

5.77 km

Hagbeizli ☕🍰🥃

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Nice little pub with friendly service

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8.75 km

View of Wildhaus

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Grandiose view of the valley and on the north side of the 7 Churfirsten. 2 benches. Vesper place. The driveway is easy and fun.

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11.9 km

View of Wildhauser Schafberg and Mutschen

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Nice view of the climbing walls of the Wildhauser Schafberg and to Mutschen.

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13.0 km

Gamplüt Mountain Inn

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Gamplütt: Enjoy a refreshment stop with a large terrace at the foot of the Schafberg mountain, with a view of the seven Churfirsten peaks.

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19.7 km

View of Säntis from Säntisthur Stream

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Get off the brakes at the exit at the bridge. There is this top view. We were here in early October. A few meters further down there is the car park Laui, with barbecue and children's playground.

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21.6 km

View of the Churfirsten from the Red Bench

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Great view of the Churfirsten and the valley.

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23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.76 km

5.64 km

4.23 km

1.68 km

1.18 km

582 m

228 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

4.58 km

1.41 km

1.21 km

1.17 km

313 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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Tuesday 28 July

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View of Wildhaus – Gamplüt Mountain Inn loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

Iltiosbahn Funicular

View of the Churfirsten

Hagbeizli ☕🍰🥃

View of Wildhaus

View of Wildhauser Schafberg and Mutschen

Gamplüt Mountain Inn

View of Säntis from Säntisthur Stream

View of the Churfirsten from the Red Bench

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