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Inline Skating
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Marathon Skate
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St.Galler RheintalPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, Christoph Sonderegger
The Marathon Skate is Europe's first circuit signposted at the original marathon distance. What was planned for inline skaters is, of course, also suitable for runners who want to test themselves over the approximately 42 km. The course features several tricky turns and some ramps and descents from the Rhine embankment to the plain, giving the route the character of a typical race course.
The ideal starting point is the Aegeten sports complex in Widnau. Here, in addition to changing rooms and showers, ideal recreational facilities are available. Those who do not want to complete the route for time have the possibility to visit the pool at the southern turning point in Oberriet, which is located directly on the route.
The Marathon Skate blends ideally into the landscape. Along inland canals, through old avenues where the poplars literally fly past the skaters, you also enjoy the distant view of the Alpstein mountains and the gentle hills of the Appenzellerland.
Author’s recommendation
At Oberriet, visiting the fascinating Kobelwald Crystal Cave is worthwhile.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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You can start and end the hike anywhere you want. The excellent public transport network makes it easy to return to St.Gallen quickly.Roadbook
Oberdorf/Blatten (CH)
Rhein
Illspitz
Burg Blatten
Rhein
Sportanlagen Aegeten
Sportanlagen Aegeten
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Train connection from St.Gallen to Rüthi twice hourly (S2/S4).Directions
A1 from St.Gallen direction Rorschach/Rheineck, then Oberriet. Turn towards Rüthi.Coordinates
Equipment
Road-safe inline skates, skating or bike helmet, knee, wrist, and elbow guards, if necessary a small day backpack (approx. 15 liters), change shoes, weather-appropriate and breathable clothing in multiple layers, possibly skating poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, mobile phone, possibly headlamp and reflectors.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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