Quarten

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Quarten is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland, in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, above Lake Walensee. Besides Quarten itself, the municipality includes the settlements of Oberterzen, Unterterzen, Quinten, Mols, Murg, and parts of Tannenbodenalp. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.9 thous.Area: 23.9 mi²Coordinates: 47°6'31"N, 9°14'29"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Flums, Walensee, Chäserrugg, Wildenmannlisloch.

4.7 miE
Winter sport, Ski area
Flums
119 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...
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Walensee
51 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...
4.6 miNE
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...
4.1 miN
Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
Wildenmannlisloch
106 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.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Leistchamm
74 min walk • 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.
3.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selun
79 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.
2.7 miNE
Memorial
Paxmal, Walenstadt
69 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 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterrugg
111 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.
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zuestoll
97 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.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Talalpsee
132 min walk • Talalpsee or Talsee is a lake at an elevation of 1086 m above Filzbach in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Its surface area is 3.2 ha.
3.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brisi
90 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.