Route of amazement Flums

Simple
5 km
1:30 h
71 mhd
71 mhd
Die Kirche St. Justus in Flums
Kirche mit Kirchplatz und Linde

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Friedhof mit eindrücklichen Grabkreuzen
Circular walk in the valley, which leads you from the train station Flums to the two places of amazement, St. Justus church and Gräpplang ruins.
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Highest Point  492 m
Lowest Point  435 m
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Start
Flums, train station
Destination
Flums, train station
Coordinates
47.09644, 9.347886

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Description

From Flums train station, walk along Bahnhofstrasse towards the village center. Turn left at Postplatz and follow the hiking trail signs to reach St. Justus Church. The path then leads back to the Postplatz. The hiking trail takes you past the sports field and along the Schils to the Gräpplang castle ruins. To return, cross the bridge at the Schils and follow the Seez back to the station.

Church of St. Justus (place of power): The church of St. Justus is one of the most important cultural monuments in the canton of St. Gallen. The church is named after the martyr St. Justus, who was beheaded as a ten-year-old French Christian boy by opponents of the faith. His head remained in Flums around 1036 when he was transferred to Pfäfers Abbey due to a severe storm. There are several strong energy sites in and around the church.

Gräpplang ruins (energy site): The ruins of the knight's castle, which became famous in the Middle Ages and was built by the lords of Flums around 1220 on the "crap long", the "long rock", stand on the castle hill. In the large, upper room of the accessible ruins and in the castle courtyard by the fireplace you will find exceptionally strong places.

Hidden Gem

Southwest of Gräpplang is St. Jacob's Chapel, which is known for its round-arched window with the Madonna of Flums (12th century).

Equipment

No special equipment required, the route runs entirely on paved paths

Directions

Flums railroad station - Postplatz - St. Justus church - Postplatz - Gräpplang ruins - Flums railroad station

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Flums

Travel Information

Flums highway exit, continue on the main road to Flums train station

Parking

Public parking spaces at Flums train station (subject to charge).

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