Leistchamm

#301 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Leistchamm is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located east of Amden in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies at the western end of the range overlooking the Walensee, named Churfirsten. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6893 ftProminence: 489 ftCoordinates: 47°8'46"N, 9°12'52"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Amden, Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Walensee, Chäserrugg.

3.9 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Amden
100 min walk • Nestled in the serene Swiss Alps, Amden is a picturesque village that offers an idyllic escape for ski enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This charming ski area is renowned for its family-friendly slopes and breathtaking panoramic views, making it a hidden gem for...
4.1 miNE
Winter sport, Ski area
Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
106 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Toggenburg region of Switzerland, Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann is a winter wonderland that beckons skiers and snowboarders from around the globe. This picturesque ski area, located in the canton of St.
1.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Walensee
39 min walk • Nestled within the heart of the Swiss Alps, Walensee is a breathtaking lake that embodies the serene beauty of Switzerland's natural landscapes. This pristine body of water, flanked by steep cliffs and lush greenery, stretches approximately 15 kilometers in length...
4.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chäserrugg
119 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...
2.4 miNE
Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
Wildenmannlisloch
62 min walk • Wildenmannlisloch is an alpine limestone Karst cave in the municipality of Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Toggenburg region, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, on the northern slope of the Churfirsten range at an elevation of 1640 m. The cave extends for 142 m, at about 60 m from the entrance forming a chamber.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Speer Mountain
131 min walk • The Speer is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the region between Lake Zurich and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. Being easily accessible, the summit is popular for its panoramic view of the Alps from central to eastern Switzerland. The ascent, however, involves a few hours of hiking.
2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selun
50 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.
2.6 miE
Memorial
Paxmal, Walenstadt
68 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.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterrugg
110 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 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mattstock
104 min walk • The Mattstock is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Walensee in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies south of the Speer, on the range between the Toggenburg and the Linth valley.
4.7 miNE
Historical place, Monastery
Kloster
121 min walk • St. John's Abbey in the Thurtal was a Benedictine monastery originally established in Alt St. Johann in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, in the mid-12th century.