Grünenstein Castle Park Pond – Grünenstein Castle loop from Balgach

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Grünenstein Castle Park Pond – Grünenstein Castle loop from Balgach

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4.7

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Grünenstein Castle Park Pond – Grünenstein Castle loop from Balgach

01:29

5.31km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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585 m

Drinking water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

There is fresh drinking water here

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1.68 km

Grünenstein Castle Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Pond belonging to Grünenstein Castle. With memorial stone by Laurenz Custer.

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1.94 km

Grünenstein Castle

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Private castle on a vineyard, easily accessible via road and hiking trail.

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3.09 km

Kapf Parking Area

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A parking lot to start a great hike, with small ponds and a stream.

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4.22 km

View of the Balgach vineyards and the Rhine Valley

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Tar road through the Balgacher vineyards, with a beautiful view of the Rhine Valley with the mountains behind.

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4.36 km

Balgach Vineyards

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The wonderful vineyards of Balgach can be discovered along Rebengasse, and the view down into the St. Gallen Rhine Valley is also well worth seeing.

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5.02 km

Balgach Village Center

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

5.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.16 km

1.80 km

775 m

570 m

Surfaces

1.44 km

1.35 km

1.26 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

18°C

11°C

98 %

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Grünenstein Castle Park Pond – Grünenstein Castle loop from Balgach

Drinking water fountain

Grünenstein Castle Park Pond

Grünenstein Castle

Kapf Parking Area

View of the Balgach vineyards and the Rhine Valley

Balgach Vineyards

Balgach Village Center

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