E-Bike & Hike - Chapfensee

Medium

43.1 km

4:50 h

1087 mhd

E-Bike & Hike - Chapfensee (oua_50189453_de5cb74_profile)

The e-bike tour leads from Mels up to the idyllic Chapfensee. The short hike circles the green-blue reservoir. An ideal place for a picnic!

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Highest Point 1184 m

Lowest Point 475 m

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Start

Bad Ragaz

Destination

Bad Ragaz

Coordinates

46.999714, 9.50527

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Description

E-bike tour to Lake Chapfensee (39km, 4h)
The Chapfensee E-bike & Hike Tour starts in Bad Ragaz and leads past the Freudenberg castle ruins (one of the largest castle complexes in Sarganserland) with beautiful views of the Rhine and Seez valleys towards Vilterserberg. After a short descent to Mels, the route climbs in Mels towards Lake Chapfensee. The day's destination is soon reached. The descent leads past more moorland to Plons. From here it's a relaxed and refreshing roll back to Bad Ragaz. The route continues along the railroad to Sargans. From there, the last few kilometers to Bad Ragaz are over the Rhine dam.

Chapfensee circular hike (2.8km, 1h)
Once the e-bikes are parked at the Chapfensee parking lot, a leisurely walk around the picturesque reservoir begins. A break with a picnic is well worthwhile. After a break and some relaxation, the route continues on two wheels.

Hidden Gem

Organize a small picnic and BBQ at Lake Chapfensee.

Safety Note

Drive with foresight and behave respectfully towards other recreationists and road users.

Equipment

Normal bike equipment. Functional clothing is an advantage, as a long ascent is followed by an equally long descent.
Take a lock with you to lock your e-bike for the hike.

Directions

E-bike: Bad Ragaz - Vilters - Wangs - Mels - St. Martin - Vermol - Herrenschwimme - Chapfensee

Hike: Kapfenberge - Kapfenberge

E-bike: Kapfenberge - Tilserwiesen - Tils - Plons - Mels - Sargans - Bad Ragaz

Directions

Public Transport

Bad Ragaz can be reached by public transport in just over an hour from St. Gallen and Zurich. The train station is a 15-minute walk from the Tamina Therme. The post bus stops directly in front of the Tamina Therme.

Travel Information

The Tamina Therme Bad Ragaz are only an hour's drive from St. Gallen and Zurich and 30 minutes from Feldkirch. Take the Maienfeld highway exit and follow the signs.

Parking

Underground parking garage at the Tamina Therme Bad Ragaz (subject to charge).

Waypoints

Bike Rental Heidiland

E-Bike Station Bad Ragaz

The E-Bike Station Bad Ragaz offers a modern rental fleet of Trek e-bikes and e-scooters. It is ideal for tips on tours in the Heidiland region, booking guides, and riding technique courses. Operates from May to October.

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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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Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Chapfensee

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Place Heidiland

Chapfen Lake

Destination for families and nature lovers

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Sargans Castle, Sarganserland Museum (ctd_c5ad06f4-f62d-4e74-8311-8e3c97762047_image)

Museum Heidiland

Castle Sargans, Museum Sarganserland

Sargans Castle houses the Sarganserland Museum and offers an impressive view, a historic restaurant, and a wine cellar. It is an important testament to the history of Sargans and a popular excursion destination.

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Restaurant Heidiland

Restaurant Schloss Sargans

The Schloss Sargans restaurant offers a culinary experience within the historic walls of the castle. Regional delicacies and an inviting atmosphere await visitors. Suitable for couples, families, groups, and singles.

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