Gauschla

#954 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. Just 600 metres south-east of the Gonschla, and clearly seen from the Rhine Valley, is the Girrenspitz. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7579 ftProminence: 591 ftCoordinates: 47°6'5"N, 9°25'23"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Flums, Werdenbergersee, Schloss Sargans, Voralpsee.

4.4 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Flums
113 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...
4.9 miN
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Werdenbergersee, Buchs
126 min walk • Werdenbergersee is a small lake in Buchs, below the town of Werdenberg, in the municipality of Grabs, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
3.6 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Sargans, Sargans
92 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.
4.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Voralpsee
112 min walk • Voralpsee is a lake above Grabs in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
4.2 miS
47°2'26"N • 9°26'7"E
Pizol Center, Sargans
108 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Alvier Mountain
19 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.
2.4 miS
Peak with hiking and a cross at the summit
Gonzen
61 min walk • 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. The summit of the Gonzen can be reached via a trail on the northern side.
2.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fulfirst
60 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.
3.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gamsberg
84 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.
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Chapfensee
107 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.
3.2 miE
Forts and castles
Wartau Castle
82 min walk • Wartau Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Wartau of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Gauschla

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