E-Bike Chapfensee

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Medium

40.1 km

3:10 h

1100 mhd

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Over the Vilterserberg, the route climbs to the idyllic Chapfensee. After a long descent, it goes back to Bad Ragaz via the castle overlooking Sargans.

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Highest Point 1097 m

Lowest Point 475 m

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Start

E-Bike Station Bad Ragaz

Destination

E-Bike Station Bad Ragaz

Coordinates

46.999417, 9.504874

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Description

The challenging route leaves the town of Bad Ragaz and climbs past the Freudenberg castle ruins with views over the Rhine and Seeztal valleys to the Vilterserberg. After a short descent, the route climbs the road from Mels to the idyllic Chapfensee. Bikes must be left at the kiosk as the last 300 meters to the lake are under a general driving ban. The dammed mountain lake and its surroundings are protected and a popular destination for nature lovers. A rapid descent leads back to the valley floor and varied paths continue to Sargans Castle. The castle represents two hundred years of county and more than three centuries of varied vogt rule. It houses one of Europe's most important local museums and is a witness to the Sarganserland homeland history. After a short descent to the entrance of the Gonzen iron ore mine, where the Romans already mined iron ore, the route crosses the Sarganser Au. Along the Rhine dike, it goes to the Giessenpark Bad Ragaz and back to the starting point at the Tamina Thermal Spa Bad Ragaz.

Hidden Gem

How about a picnic at Chapfensee?

Equipment

Normal bike equipment. Functional clothing is advantageous, as climbs and descents alternate.

Directions

Tamina Thermal Spa Bad Ragaz - Freudenberg Ruins - Vilterserberg - Vilters - Wangs - Mels - Chapfensee (last 300m to the lake on foot only) - Meilen - Plons - Heiligkreuz - Sargans Castle - Vilters - Saarfall - Tamina Thermal Spa Bad Ragaz

Directions

Public Transport

You can reach Bad Ragaz by public transport in just over an hour from St. Gallen and Zurich. The train station is a 15-minute walk from the Tamina Thermal Spa. Alternatively, take the PostBus 456 towards Bad Ragaz, Pizolbahnen to the stop Bad Ragaz, Tamina Thermal Spa.

Travel Information

The Tamina Thermal Spa Bad Ragaz is only a one-hour drive from St. Gallen and Zurich, and 30 minutes from Feldkirch. Use the Maienfeld motorway exit and follow the signs.

Parking

Underground parking at the Tamina Thermal Spa Bad Ragaz (paid).

Waypoints

Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Freudenberg

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Ruin Heidiland

Freudenberg Castle Ruin

The Freudenberg castle ruins rise on a rocky hill northwest of Bad Ragaz. It is a significant landmark of the valley and belongs to the Swiss Castle Association.

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Restaurant Heidiland

Restaurant Sonne

The Restaurant Sonne in Wangs offers a cozy atmosphere with a well-maintained dining restaurant, an original hall, and an attractive covered summer-winter garden. It is ideal for couples, families, groups, and singles.

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Chapfen Lake

Destination for families and nature lovers

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Feuerstelle Chapfensee

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Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Schloss Sargans

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Museum Heidiland

Sarganserland Museum

The regional museum in the castle of Sargans immerses you into the geology of the region, the mining of the Gonzen, as well as iron smelting in the Sarganserland.

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Waterfall Heidiland

Saarfall

The Saarfall in Vilters is a small paradise that flows directly into a gravel trap. Ideal for a swim on hot summer days, it offers a natural shower and is particularly popular with families.

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Coffee Shop Heidiland

Café Confiserie Fässler

The Café Confiserie Fässler in Bad Ragaz offers homemade confectionery and pastry products. It is located opposite the Catholic church and is a cozy place for couples, families, and groups.

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