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Hikes in Amden
Canton of St. Gallen,Switzerland
This page features a selection of the best hiking trails in Amden recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Whether you want to go for a leisurely walk on easy trails or a tackle more challenging hike, you are bound to find it in Amden! Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your hiking trip.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Amden
Hiking Trail
· Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein
From Weesen via Amden and Chapf to Arvenbuel
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Difficulty
moderate
9.8 km
4:15 h
1,055 m
210 m
The hike from Weesen to Arvenbuel offers some spectacular sections. With Amden approximately halfway, the route can be well divided into two stages.
Hiking Trail
· Toggenburg
Hike from Stein over Vorder Höhi back to Stein
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17 km
5:35 h
765 m
765 m
Circular hike starting from the village of Stein SG in Toggenburg with a gentle ascent and magnificent views. Once the plateau at Gulmen is reached, one just wants to stay. Downhill it tumbles to the next place to stop.
Hiking Trail
· Nesslau
From Wolzenalp to the Speer
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.5 km
3:10 h
839 m
5 m
This route leads directly to the Speer, the highest conglomerate mountain in Europe. On the hike through alpine landscapes shaped by rocky terrain, the panoramic views are fantastic and the tranquility is soothing.
Hiking Trail
· Amden
EAST 6: Amden Höhenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.5 km
3:29 h
219 m
704 m
Wonderfully scenic panorama trail high above Lake Walen. Wide paths alternate with narrow trails. The descent runs over pastureland. There are three places to stop along the way.
Hiking Trail
· Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein
On the Ammler Höhenweg to the Gulmen
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Difficulty
moderate
11 km
3:45 h
517 m
520 m
The Gulmen, high above Lake Walen and with a view of the Glarus Alps, is an easily accessible summit.
Hiking Trail
· Heidiland
From Walenstadtberg via Paxmal to Weesen
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Difficulty
difficult
19.3 km
6:15 h
689 m
1,244 m
The visionary Paxmal by the Zurich artist Karl Bickel and the impressive Seerenbach Falls form the scenic highlights of this hike through the steep southern flank of the Churfirsten.
Hiking Trail
· Weesen
Weesen - Quinten: Hiking between lake and mountain
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
10.7 km
3:26 h
414 m
417 m
One of the most beautiful experiences that Eastern Switzerland has to offer is the hike along the right bank of Lake Walensee from Weesen to Quinten.
Hiking Trail
· Amden
Speer – King of the Prealps
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.3 km
5:05 h
703 m
1,091 m
The Speer, at 1950 meters above sea level, is not only the king of the Prealps but also Europe's highest Nagelfluh mountain. In clear weather, you can see all the way to Lake Constance from here.
Hiking Trail
· Amden
Around Flügenspitz
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
9.8 km
3:19 h
532 m
532 m
The hike around Flügenspitz – or optionally also to the Flügenspitz – offers varied landscapes with valleys and streams and leads through beautiful moorlands.
Hiking Trail
· Amden
Leistkamm – the mountain for demanding hikers
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.2 km
3:53 h
900 m
900 m
At 2,101 meters above sea level, Leistkamm is the highest Amden mountain. Those who reach the top after the steep climb know: Leistkamm is outstanding in terms of the view as well.
Vom See bis zum Gipfel – eine steile Sache
Amdener Höhenweg – die gemütliche Wandertour
Hiking Trail
· Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein
Amdener Höhenweg
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
8.6 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
220 m
Descent
238 m
The Amdener Höhenweg is a classic above Lake Walen. On this easy half-day route from Niederschlag to Arvenbühl, fine views and a mystical moorland ...
from Jochen Ihle,
Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Von Amden Weesen bis Quinten – schwelgen im mediterranen Mikroklima
Hiking Trail
· Weesen
Weesen - Quinten: Hiking between lake and mountain
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
10.7 km
Duration
3:26 h
Ascent
414 m
Descent
417 m
One of the most beautiful experiences that Eastern Switzerland has to offer is the hike along the right bank of Lake Walensee from Weesen to Quinten.
from Amden Weesen Tourismus,
Amden Weesen Tourismus
Speer – höchster Nagefluh-Berg von Europa
Hiking Trail
· Amden
Speer – King of the Prealps
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.3 km
Duration
5:05 h
Ascent
703 m
Descent
1,091 m
The Speer, at 1950 meters above sea level, is not only the king of the Prealps but also Europe's highest Nagelfluh mountain. In clear weather, you ...
from Amden Weesen Tourismus,
Amden Weesen Tourismus
