Kanton St. Gallen

Hidden Heritage & Nature

This collection features ten sites in the St. Gallen region, including medieval castle ruins such as Wartau, Freudenberg, and Wartenstein, alongside archaeological fortifications and alpine landmarks. Highlights include the water formations at Batöni and the Spitzmeilen alpine hut operated by the Swiss Alpine Club, reflecting the area's blend of historical and natural significance.

Hidden Heritage & Nature — Karte

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Wartau Castle

Wartau Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Wartau of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Adrian Michael / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Freudenberg Castle

Freudenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Bad Ragaz of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

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Ruine Alt-Ramschwag

Ruins located in the eastern part of Häggenschwil, St. Gallen canton.

Adrian Michael / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Wartenstein Castle

Wartenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pfäfers of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

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Burgstelle Spilberg

Medieval fortification site with archaeological significance.

Adrian Michael / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gräpplang Castle

Gräpplang Castle is a castle in the municipality of Flums of the Canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

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Ruine Steinerburg

Early 13th-century castle ruins in Obersteinach, St. Gallen.

Adrian Michael / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Ruine Uznaberg

Hilltop castle ruins situated at 491 meters elevation.

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Batöni

Mountain basin featuring several waterfalls at 1534 meters above sea level.

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Spitzmeilenhütte

Alpine hut managed by the Swiss Alpine Club’s Piz Sol section in Flums.