Sitzsteiweg
A 1.5-mile point-to-point route in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- 1.5 mi
- one way
- 1,405 ft
- climb
- 5,173 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sitzsteiweg is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,210 ft and 5,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,400 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Walenstadtberg, about 0.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schibenstoll, Zuestoll and Hinterrugg. For camping, Camping Drei Eidgenossen and Campingplatz Thur are within about 6 miles. There are 22 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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