Helsana Trail Alt St. Johann Unterwasser blue

This Helsana Trail leads you from Alt St. Johann first along the Thur to Unterwasser, then follows a steep climb over the Alp road before you can enjoy a gentle run back to the starting point over alpine meadows and forests without major climbs. Throughout the entire loop, it also offers a magnificent view of the Alpstein with Säntis and Wildhuser Schofberg.

Possibly a light running backpack (about 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover, trail running shoes, possibly special running socks, weather-appropriate and breathable clothing in a layering system, possibly trail running poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly headlamp and reflectors, map material

During the winter months, this trail is not accessible.

From the greater Zurich and Central Switzerland area:
Take the A3 at Reichenburg towards Rapperswil and then via the Ricken Pass to Wattwil. Then continue up the Toggenburg to Alt St. Johann. From Eastern Switzerland:
From St. Gallen to Herisau and further over the Wasserfluh to Lichtensteig. Or from St. Gallen to Wil, take the Toggenburg exit. Follow the main road to Alt St. Johann. From the southern German area:
Via Bregenz and St. Margrethen on the A13 to Haag, then take the exit towards Toggenburg/Wildhaus. Or via Konstanz to Wil, then take the Toggenburg exit and follow the main road to Alt St. Johann.

By train to Nesslau-Neu St. Johann or Buchs SG, then by post bus to the stop "Alt St. Johann Dorf".

At the valley station of the Sellamattbahn, paid parking spaces are available.

Toggenburg Tourism
Hauptstrasse 104
9658 Wildhaus
Tel.: +41 (0) 71 999 99 11

Email: info@toggenburg.swiss

Web: www.toggenburg.swiss

This trail is also ideal for an evening round.