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Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – View of Lake Walen loop from Glarus

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – View of Lake Walen loop from Glarus

Hard

5.0

(12)

296

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Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – View of Lake Walen loop from Glarus

04:53

91.3km

1,590m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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29.0 km

Scenic Ascent Through St. Gallen Countryside

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Very hard, but worth the effort.

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33.4 km

Ricken

Mountain Pass

33.8 km

Ricken Pass Scenic Road

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Idyllic traffic-free route from Ricken to Toggenburg

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39.8 km

View of the St. Gallen Countryside

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Very nice side road, perfect for cycling, the best alternative to the normal country road.

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47.0 km

View of the Churfirsten

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The Churfirsten, from all sides and perspectives, make a beautiful picture. And the lovely Eastern Swiss landscape is simply beautiful.

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49.6 km

View of Säntis from Neu St. Johann

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The mighty Säntis can be seen here by looking over the idyllic village of Neu St. Johann.

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58.7 km

View of the Alpstein Massif

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Beautiful view

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59.5 km

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass

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Beautiful forest drive to the Toggenburger height, demanding, but never too steep and always easy to drive

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66.4 km

Vorder Höhi

Mountain Pass

74.5 km

View of Lake Walen

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Park at the viewpoint on Amdenerstraße, east of Weesen, and enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Walen and the surrounding mountains, where the sparkling water meets the green landscape. From …

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82.4 km

Tankgraben

Lake

91.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

15.0 km

13.6 km

10.6 km

9.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.9 km

6.45 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

19°C

7°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – View of Lake Walen loop from Glarus

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1,590m

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass – View of Lake Walen loop from Glarus

Scenic Ascent Through St. Gallen Countryside

Ricken Pass Scenic Road

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View of Lake Walen

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