Travel with your dog: During your stay Werdenberg you’re spoiled for choice. On this page we've put together suggestions for numerous dog-friendly excursions, leisure activities, restaurants and accommodation as well as a couple of other insider tips for dog owners:
Maps and trails
Dog-friendly hiking in Werdenberg
Hiking Trail
· Canton of St. Gallen
Gonzen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.6 km
1:30 h
260 m
160 m
The hike leads us from the Palfries mountain station over the Alp Riet to the Gonzen summit cross. From here we have a phenomenal view of the surrounding mountains and the Rhine Valley.
Hiking Trail
· Sarganserland
Sennis round route via Castilu
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.6 km
2:30 h
75 m
490 m
We take the cable car up to the Palfries plateau. Various routes to the Hotel Kurhaus Sennis are available to us. We decide on the route via Alp Castilu with a possible stop at the mountain restaurant Stralrüfi (alternatively via Alp Malun, see separate route description).
Hiking Trail
· Sarganserland
Sennis circular route via Malun
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.7 km
3:00 h
160 m
480 m
We take the cable car up to the Palfries plateau. Various routes to the Hotel Kurhaus Sennis are available to us. We decide on the path via Alp Malun (alternatively via Alp Castilu, with a possible stop at the mountain restaurant Stralrüfi / see separate route description).
Hiking Trail
· Sarganserland
Palfries mountain station - Hotel Kurhaus Sennis
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.8 km
2:45 h
205 m
522 m
The hike leads from the Palfries mountain station across the plateau to the former Kurhaus Sennis.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
Sennis circular hike
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
15.2 km
5:15 h
507 m
507 m
The hike leads through the different terrain levels of the Palfries plateau high above the Seeztal to the former Kurhaus and back again.
Hiking Trail
· Werdenberg
Hinderelabria
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.2 km
2:00 h
230 m
230 m
A varied circular hike opens up on the Palfries plateau. Upon reaching the highest point at 1,767 m above sea level, we see the large Palfries plateau. The hike is also suitable for families.
Hiking Trail
· Canton of St. Gallen
Swiss stone pine path
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.5 km
1:00 h
95 m
97 m
Easy and varied hike starting from the Palfries mountain station. Ideal for families with children.
Hiking Trail
· Sarganserland
Descent: Sennis - valley station
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.6 km
6:00 h
75 m
1,480 m
We hike from the Palfries mountain station to the Hotel Kurhaus Sennis. Up to the former Kurhaus, there is the option to choose the hiking trail via Alp Malun or via Alp Castilu. From the Hotel Kurhaus Sennis, the descent or return path follows mainly natural roads and hiking trails to the Palfries valley station.
Hiking Trail
· Sarganserland
Descent: Gonzen mountain inn - Lanaberg - Sargans
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.8 km
3:00 h
3 m
1,270 m
The hike leads from the Palfries mountain station to the Gonzen mountain inn. The descent takes place via the Lanaberg to Sargans.
Hiking Trail
· Appenzell Alps
Amazing Swiss alpine views from Saxerlücke
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
4.7 km
1:43 h
199 m
408 m
Experience the thrill of the Saxerlücke hike, where rugged peaks, stunning alpine meadows, and panoramic vistas come together for an unforgettable mountain adventure

