Steinweg
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,723 ft
- climb
- 5,762 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Steinweg is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,900 ft and 5,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,280 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Weisstannen, about 1.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gamidaurspitz, Jägerichopf and Garmil. Hohbachfall and Piltschinabachfall are within about 3 miles. There are 8 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 Steinweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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