Gamserälpli-Platten
A 1.2-mile point-to-point route in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- 1.2 mi
- one way
- 387 ft
- climb
- 6,277 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Gamserälpli-Platten is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,890 ft and 6,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 390 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Weisstannen, about 4.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Horni, Plattenspitz and Seezberg. Muttenbachfall and Sässbachfall are within about 3 miles. There are 5 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 Gamserälpli-Platten for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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