Whether travelling by train or car, many spot the seven summits of the Churfirsten range on passing the Walensee lake – so why not stop for once to enjoy scenic views down to the valley from a totally different angle? Easiest access comes from behind, courtesy of large carriages and the Iltios funicular railway to the Chäserrugg.
Between rocks left and right, here on the small high plateau the Rosenboden flower trail begins. And once in Toggenburg, be sure to pay a visit to the sound and sayings paths.
Altitude: 2,262 m a.s.l.
Accessibility: Bus from Nesslau-Neu St.Johann or Buchs SG to Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn), funicular rail, from Iltios by cable car
Timetable: For operating dates and hours please consult the
timetableView: Upper Toggenburg, Säntis, Walensee lake, Glärnisch
Activities: In the summer sunrise rides, hiking along the panoramic trail on the Rosenboden plateau, Flower Trail, Sound Trail, Legends Trail on Alp Sellamatt, and discovering authentic traditions during the alpine ascent. In the winter skiing, winter hiking on the Rosenboden plateau and Alp Sellamatt, sledding, and cross-country skiing
Culinary aspects: Regional specialities, e.g. St. Gallen Bratwurst sausages, breakfast buffets in summer
Groups: Restaurant hall with 120 seats, Toggenburger hall (with infrastructure for meetings) with 80 seats and sun terrace with 100 seats
Tickets: 50% discount with Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Flex and Swiss Half Fare Card
