Rheinau Sargans / Mels Walk

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Simple

3.7 km

0:55 h

11 mhd

9 mhd

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The leisurely round tour leads through quiet forests and along the Rhine dam with views of the Gonzen, the Alvier as well as the Ellhorn.

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Highest Point 493 m

Lowest Point 484 m

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Start

Parking lot Vitaparcours Mels -Sargans

Destination

Parking lot Vitaparcours Mels -Sargans

Coordinates

47.046842, 9.474325

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Description

4 km east of Sargans, near the Vita-Parcours, is an idyllic spot. Enjoy a walk in the Rheinau recreation area in Sargans / Mels, which is popular with locals.The walk takes us through the forest and along the Rhine embankment, enjoying the view of the Ellhorn, the Gonzen and the Pizol area.

Hidden Gem

Along the trail, there are several information boards about the Alpine Rhine Trail with interesting facts about the "Ri-Wald" and the creatures living along the Rhine.

Equipment

The tour is easy to do in light trekking shoes.

Directions

We can reach the start of the short circular tour by car in about 5 to 10 minutes from the center of Sargans. We can park directly at the Vitaparcours Mels- Sargans parking lots and next to a cozy fireplace.The trail leads through the floodplain forest to the Rhine dam and continues along the edge of the forest with wonderful views of the Rhine and the Pizol area. At the beginning, a short section of the trail runs close to the highway - but it soon becomes quieter.

Directions

Travel Information

Take the Sargans highway exit, then continue to the Vita-Parcours Sargans Mels.

Parking

Public parking available at the Vita-Parcous Sargans Mels.

Waypoints

Public Facility Heidiland

Rheinau Sargans / Mels Sun Bench

If you're looking for sun and nature in Sargans in winter, this is the place to be. On this sun bench you can enjoy the view of the Pizol area and the Gonzen.

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Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Rheinau

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