Tweralpspitz

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 4370 ftProminence: 1778 ftCoordinates: 47°17'30"N, 9°1'36"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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

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

5.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Grynau Castle
149 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...
6.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hörnli
173 min walk • Hörnli mountain is located on the territory of the community of Fischenthal, in the Zürcher Oberland, in the eastern part of canton of Zürich, in Switzerland. It is 1,133 meters high.
3.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schnebelhorn
82 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 miE
Forts and castles
Iberg Castle, Wattwil
65 min walk • Iberg Castle is a partly ruined castle in Wattwil in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
2.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höchhand
58 min walk • The Höchhand is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Goldingen in the canton of St. Gallen.
5.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Hulftegg Pass
144 min walk • Hulftegg Pass is a mountain pass between the cantons of Zürich and St. Gallen in Switzerland. It connects Mühlrüti in the municipality of Mosnang and Steg in the municipality of Fischenthal in the Töss Valley. The pass lies between the Toggenburg in St.
4 miW
Forts and castles
Fründsberg Castle
103 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.
1.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Ricken Pass
49 min walk • 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. The pass is crossed by a road, which has a maximum gradient of 9%. The Ricken Tunnel, an 8.6 kilometres long rail tunnel, runs under the pass.
3.4 miS
Monastery
Mount Zion Abbey
88 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.
2.8 miE
47°18'17"N • 9°4'59"E
Skatepark Wattwil, Wattwil
72 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
6 miSW
Locality
Schmerikon
153 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...