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Sargans Castle – Ladder Trail to Gonzen loop from Sargans

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Eastern Switzerland

Sargans Castle – Ladder Trail to Gonzen loop from Sargans

Hard

4.4

(5)

29

hikers

Sargans Castle – Ladder Trail to Gonzen loop from Sargans

04:07

8.62km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.10 km for 766 m

After 3.96 km for 1.46 km

After 6.24 km for 623 m

After 7.03 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

262 m

Sargans Castle

Highlight • Castle

Sargans Castle
The Sarganserschloss was first read in a document as early as 1282. In 1386 its owner, Count Johann I (called "Count Hans" for short) fought on the side …

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2

1.18 km

Goat Pasture in St. Gallen

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3

1.45 km

Wild Boar Family Wood Carving

Highlight • Structure

You can always find beautiful craftsmanship everywhere.

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4

2.25 km

Bergmanns Chapel Erzbild

Highlight • Religious Site

Quiet and somewhat secluded, a beautiful spot.

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5

3.18 km

Forest Hut St. Gallen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It's great that there are huts like this.

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6

4.49 km

Ladder Trail to Gonzen

Highlight • Trail

So, off we go, following the direct white-blue-white marked path and climbing the ladders. The paths in the forest climb pleasantly and steadily, solidly built with dry-stone walls. This is …

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7

4.56 km

Ladders and Platform on the Saxer Lücke Trail

Highlight • Structure

1 long, 1 short with a platform in between. Not dangerous but impressive

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8

4.61 km

Cliffside Hiking Trail in St. Gallen

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B

8.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

2.80 km

1.26 km

320 m

215 m

103 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

1.77 km

1.60 km

1.23 km

872 m

312 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

25°C

14°C

12 %

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