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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen

Hinterhöhi – Vorder Höhi Pass (1536 m) loop from Nesslau-Neu St. Johann

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Mountain biking trails
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen

Hinterhöhi – Vorder Höhi Pass (1536 m) loop from Nesslau-Neu St. Johann

Hard

4.4

(21)

131

riders

Hinterhöhi – Vorder Höhi Pass (1536 m) loop from Nesslau-Neu St. Johann

03:31

36.3km

1,380m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 12.1 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.9 km

Hinterhöhi

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The high moor on the Hinterhöchi is a wonderfully beautiful place with a great view and is a real power spot.

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2

12.1 km

Strichboden

Highlight • Restaurant

Small alpine pub, paths in 4 directions.

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3

12.6 km

Alpaca herd in St. Gallen

Highlight • Structure

Are already trollige animals, who prefer to live in herds. (Domesticated camel shape)

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4

16.2 km

Amden

Highlight • Settlement

village with beautiful views of walensee and glarner alps

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5

20.8 km

Altschen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Last gas station in the direction of Toggenburg. 🧀 🍷 🍔
No service areas at the top of the pass or on the descent into Toggenburg.

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6

22.3 km

Vorder Höhi Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Sensationally located, very close to Amden, but also easily accessible from Toggenburg. And yes, there is a panoramic view in all directions. Very friendly alpine farmers!

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7

28.1 km

Looking back at the Wildhauser Schafberg

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Rel. Long, but not too steep ascent from Toggenburg (Starkenbach) to the Vorderhöhi. The higher you get, the wider the view.

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28.5 km

Selunbahn Cable Car

Highlight • Rest Area

Selunbahn, Starkenbach
The Selunbahn is a unique crate railway and a special kind of experience. View and fresh air guaranteed.
The mountain station is the starting point for various hikes …

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36.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

11.1 km

5.92 km

3.51 km

853 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

6.96 km

2.80 km

1.64 km

312 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Friday 26 June

34°C

15°C

29 %

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