Ricken Pass

#1532 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Ricken Pass is a mountain pass in the canton of St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland. At a maximum altitude of 790 metres, it connects the Linth valley and the Toggenburg. ()

Local name: Rickenpass Maximum elevation: 2592 ftCoordinates: 47°16'7"N, 9°2'55"E

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Linth ValleySankt GallenSwitzerland

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Ricken Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grynau Castle, Schnebelhorn, Iberg Castle, Tweralpspitz.

5.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Grynau Castle
132 min walk • Grynau Castle, Switzerland, stands as a medieval sentinel on the banks of the Linth River, embodying the rich history and architectural prowess of centuries past. This robust fortress, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, was strategically positioned...
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schnebelhorn
130 min walk • The Schnebelhorn is a mountain located near Fischenthal in the Töss Valley, between the cantons of Zurich and St. Gallen. It is the highest summit of the canton of Zurich. Various trails lead to the summit from all sides. Most of the massif is covered by forests.
2.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Iberg Castle, Wattwil
63 min walk • Iberg Castle is a partly ruined castle in Wattwil in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
1.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tweralpspitz
49 min walk • The Tweralpspitz is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located near Wattwil in the canton of St. Gallen. It is the highest point of the chain situated north of Ricken Pass.
3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höchhand
98 min walk • The Höchhand is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Goldingen in the canton of St. Gallen.
5.1 miW
Forts and castles
Fründsberg Castle
131 min walk • Fründsberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Goldingen of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.4 miSW
Monastery
Mount Zion Abbey
61 min walk • Mount Zion Abbey is a Premonstratensian nuns' abbey in the municipality of Gommiswald in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is designated as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. The Abbey was built on scenic rocky spur above the Gaster valley in 1761 by the priest Joseph Helg.
3 miNE
47°18'17"N • 9°4'59"E
Skatepark Wattwil, Wattwil
76 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
5.7 miSW
Locality
Schmerikon
147 min walk • One of the main draws of Schmerikon is its beautiful waterfront promenade, which provides a perfect setting for leisurely strolls and panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Visitors can also take advantage of the lake for activities such as...
5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Wasserfluh Pass
128 min walk • Wasserfluh Pass is a mountain pass in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It connects Lichtensteig and Brunnadern. The pass road has a maximum grade of 10 percent and an elevation gain of 345 m.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tanzboden
110 min walk • Tanzboden is a 1443-meter-high mountain south of the village of Ebnat-Kappel in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen. From here, there is a panoramic view of Lake Zurich, Untertoggenburg, Alpstein and Speer, among others.