Gonzen

#657 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Gonzen is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine Valley at Sargans, in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies at the southeastern end of the Alvier group. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6004 ftProminence: 531 ftCoordinates: 47°4'3"N, 9°26'2"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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Gonzen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bad Ragaz, Flums, Schloss Sargans, Pizol Center.

5.5 miSE
Winter sport, Ski area
Bad Ragaz
140 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Bad Ragaz is a serene ski area renowned for its breathtaking scenery and world-class winter sports facilities. This idyllic resort town, situated in the St. Gallen canton, offers a blend of luxury and adventure for skiers...
4.8 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Flums
124 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Flums is a picturesque destination that beckons outdoor enthusiasts and winter sports aficionados alike. Renowned for its ski area, this charming town offers a serene escape with slopes that cater to both novice and experienced...
1.2 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Sargans, Sargans
32 min walk • Sargans Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sargans of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The castle was the seat of the counts of Werdenberg-Sargans in the 13th century. Since 1899, it has been run by the local church and now houses the Sarganserland museum.
1.9 miS
47°2'26"N • 9°26'7"E
Pizol Center, Sargans
48 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
3.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Alvier Mountain
79 min walk • The Alvier is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located halfway between Lake Walenstadt and the Rhine in the canton of St. Gallen. It is one of the main summits of the chain separating the valleys of the river Seez and the Rhine. Although involving a long hike, the summit is easily accessible by trails from both sides.
4.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Freudenberg Castle
125 min walk • Freudenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bad Ragaz of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fläscherberg
102 min walk • The Fläscherberg is a mountain of the Rätikon, overlooking the Rhine in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The closest locality is Fläsch on the southern side of the mountain. At the northern foot of the mountain is the boder with Liechtenstein, and the town of Balzers.
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fulfirst
119 min walk • The Fulfirst is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Flums in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies in the Alvier group, between the Walensee and the Rhine Valley. The Fulfirst has two summits: the Gross Fulfirst and the Chli Fulfirst.
5.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gamsberg
140 min walk • The Gamsberg is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the region of Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. Located in the Alvier group it is the culminating point of the range lying between Lake Walenstadt and Toggenburg.
2.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gauschla
61 min walk • The Gauschla is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Sargans in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies near the southern end of the range between the Walensee and the Rhine Valley, and one kilometre south-east of the Alvier.
3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Chapfensee
76 min walk • Chapfensee is a reservoir at Mels, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. The area around the reservoir is a nature preserve. The reservoir was built in 1946/1947 and used to generate power at the plant Plons.