Gräpplang Castle

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Gräpplang Castle is a castle in the municipality of Flums of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Gräpplang is mentioned around the middle of the 13th century as the administrative seat of the Hochstift Chur, pledged to Ulrich von Flums in 1292 and sold to the Tschudi family in 1528, whose descendants remained owners until 1767. ()

Local name: Burg Gräpplang Coordinates: 47°6'10"N, 9°19'56"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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Gräpplang Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flums, Chäserrugg, Voralpsee, Selun.

1.3 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Flums
35 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...
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chäserrugg
95 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Chäserrugg is a mountain peak that offers breathtaking views and a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. At an elevation of 2,262 meters, it is the easternmost peak of the seven summits of the Churfirsten...
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Voralpsee
108 min walk • Voralpsee is a lake above Grabs in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selun
128 min walk • The Selun is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten range, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.
4 miNW
Memorial
Paxmal, Walenstadt
102 min walk • The Paxmal is a peace monument built by Karl Bickel between 1924 and 1949, in Walenstadtberg above Walenstadt, in front of the Churfirsten mountain range Switzerland. The left wall depicts the earthly life: a human couple in its existence and development, love and procreation.
3.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Alvier Mountain
100 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.
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterrugg
96 min walk • The Hinterrugg is the highest peak of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It overlooks the town of Walenstadt and the lake in the canton of St. Gallen.
4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zuestoll
107 min walk • The Zuestoll is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brisi
111 min walk • The Brisi is a mountain of the Churfirsten group, located in the Appenzell Alps. It overlooks Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by trail but via the north side in Toggenburg only.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fulfirst
91 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.
3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gamsberg
76 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.