St. Gallen · Hiking

Alter Weg zur Sardonahütte

0.5 mi
round trip: 953 ft
climb: 6,913 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Alter Weg zur Sardonahütte is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,280 ft and 6,910 ft above sea level, with roughly 790 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Elm, about 5.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piz Sax, Piz Dolf / Trinserhorn and Älplichopf. Surenfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, TCS Pop-Up Glamping Alp Nagens and Zeltplatz Hotel Segnes are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Alter Weg zur Sardonahütte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.