Iltios-Hinterrisi
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,746 ft
- climb
- 5,717 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Iltios-Hinterrisi is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,770 ft and 5,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Unterwasser, about 2.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gamserrugg, Chäserrugg and Hinterrugg. Unterer Thuwasserfall and Oberer Thuwasserfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Thur and Schafbergblick are within about 6 miles. There are 27 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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