View of the Sitter Viaduct – Gübsensee West Dam loop from St. Gallen Bruggen

Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

St. Gallen

View of the Sitter Viaduct – Gübsensee West Dam loop from St. Gallen Bruggen

Hard

5.0

(66)

riders

View of the Sitter Viaduct – Gübsensee West Dam loop from St. Gallen Bruggen

02:35

42.8km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 693 m for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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862 m

View of the Sitter Viaduct

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From the cycle path you have a great view of the Sitter Viaduct. At 99 meters, the viaduct is the highest railway bridge in Switzerland. Further downstream you can cross …

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1.71 km

Gübsensee East

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Popular local recreation area with many benches and fire pits. The walking path around Gübsensee is also very popular with joggers and is frequently used.

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2.80 km

Lake Gübsensee

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Only about 200 meters wide, but over a kilometer long: these are the dimensions of the Gübsensee. The reservoir serves as a place of relaxation for the people of St. Gallen.

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3.04 km

Gübsensee (Gübsen Reservoir)

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Lake in the vicinity of St. Gallen. Several fire places. Bathing area too. A restaurant is located on the lake.

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3.24 km

Gübsensee West Dam

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Popular recreational area with many Bänkli and fire pits. The walk around the Gübsensee is also very popular with joggers and is used extensively.

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11.9 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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12.3 km

Pedestrian and rail bridge over the Glatt

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Columbanweg bridge over the Glatt, Gossau - Flawil

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26.4 km

Burgau

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Old historical hamlet, Toggenburg restaurant.

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42.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

11.8 km

7.76 km

4.83 km

388 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

7.39 km

7.32 km

4.34 km

355 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

20°C

10°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

July 26, 2024,Der Frühe Vogel......

Nothing new, but always nice to drive... 👍👍

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April 21, 2025,New wheels day....🛞

The perfect day to test my new carbon wheels...thanks - GRAVELAB-... 👍👍😆

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August 11, 2025,AFTER WORK RIDE..PART 19

First, I was almost shot down by a car whose driver didn't know how wide his car was...then I was almost run over by a group of retired e-bikers who were coming around a blind bend on the wrong side, and then I was chased by a stray dog...etc...😠🤬...what a Monday...

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December 7, 2024,Detox-Ride

Detox ride after Christmas dinner, with barely 4 hours of sleep under my belt: lots of dessert, a bit of alcohol, not the best music and a lot of bad air had to be dealt with.

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July 1, 2024,Zurück aufs Bike.....😛

Finally...after 2 weeks of forced break...a nice and relaxed evening...👍

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December 14, 2024,Mal wieder Raus......🚲

This time only drove for about 15 minutes in the rain..... 😅💦

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May 10, 2025,Kurz in die Pedalen...

.....had to upload the little tour about 10 times today... 😡... only these 2 photos worked... Komoot doesn't want the rest....😠😠....has this ever happened to you too....????

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January 20, 2025,Virenkiller Tour...😅

...and now all cold viruses should be gone...!!!

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