Chnorren
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,401 ft
- climb
- 7,292 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chnorren is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,940 ft and 7,290 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,370 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Berschis, about 1.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sichelchamm, Schiffberg and St. Georgen. Berschnerfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Höfli and Tannenbodenalp are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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 Chnorren for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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