XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Talloipe Alt St. Johann
Alt St. Johann
- Distance
- 13.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Descent
- 140 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
The longest trail in Toggenburg offers everything a cross-country skier’s heart desires: in the flat valley between Alpstein and the Churfirsten cross-country skiers glide in long swing turns along Thur.
The start of the 13-kilometre trail is just a few steps from the Alt St. Johann (Sellamattbahn) bus stop. It initially climbs gently across open meadows, soon reaching its highest point at around 920 m. The route then passes between the houses of Unterwasser, running directly past the outdoor swimming pool.
A wide loop leads back to Alt St. Johann. The scenery changes briefly among the houses before the trail returns to open ground. Near the Klangschmiede and Restaurant Rössli, it once again leads out of the village.
The longer final section again crosses meadows and pastures, with a few short counter-climbs rather than one sustained ascent. In total, the route gains around 140 metres over a good three hours of cross-country skiing. Towards the end, the houses of Alt St. Johann draw closer once more. Passing Hotel Rössli, the loop ends at its starting point near the Sellamattbahn bus stop.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
