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Weier Loop from St.Gallen
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Velofahrende Kathedrale St.GallenPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
Round route from St.Gallen with plenty of water views: From the Abbey District over the Sitter and the Baroque church Bernhardzell to the idyllic Horbacher pond, continuing over smaller ponds to the Gübsensee. Quiet sections, beautiful viewpoints, and pure nature – with a view of the Sitter viaduct.
A round trip to the lake already sounds like a nice bike ride. It gets even better when several bodies of water are visited. That awaits you on this round route from St.Gallen. You start your excursion in the Abbey District. As you leave the city, you cross the Sitter and thus have water in view for the first time today.
In Bernhardzell, you pass the beautiful Baroque church. It is dedicated to John the Baptist and is also an absolute eye-catcher inside. With the Horbacher pond you reach the quiet spot of this route. The surface of the water reflects the trees and shrubs towering on the shore. In the middle of nature, it is now time to relax. The Horbacher pond is one of several bodies of water here arranged one after the other.
Shortly before St.Gallen, you then touch the Gübsensee – an elongated reservoir – and cross the Sitter once again. You look over to the impressive Sitter viaduct. If you like, you can also shorten the route and catch the train in Bischofszell.
Author’s recommendation
A short stop at the Sitter viaduct is worthwhile – it is the highest railway viaduct in Switzerland. With a height of 99 meters and an impressive arch construction, it offers a great photo motif and an imposing view into the Sitter valley.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
The general traffic rules must be observed. Give hand signals, keep enough distance from the roadside, and watch out for the blind spot.
Roadbook
St.Gallen - Engelburg - Bernhardzell - Bischofszell - Hauptwil - Arnegg - Andwil - Gossau - St.Gallen
Rundkirche Bernhardzell
Schloss Hauptwil (Hauptwil Castle)
Gübsensee
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- The main station St.Gallen is easily accessible and is an ideal start and end point for this route.
- If you like, you can also shorten the route and catch the train in Bischofszell.
Directions
If coming on the A1 from Rorschach or Zurich, take the exit "Kreuzbleiche".
Parking
There are numerous parking garages available in the city of St.Gallen.
Coordinates
Equipment
It is recommended to bring a bike helmet, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and enough to drink for the trip.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions