Suggadin trail: Gargellen – Galgenul – St. Gallenkirch

The valley trail through the Gargellen valley: downhill along the Suggadin stream all the way to St. Gallenkirch – return by bus or simply walk home.

easy summer · 5-10 👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly 🐕 Dogs allowed
Elevation profile↗ 146 m ↘ 648 m

The Gargellen valley is a narrow, wooded side valley through which the Suggadin stream tumbles in cascades. The Suggadin trail accompanies it downstream from Gargellen (approx. 1,420 m): across wooden bridges, past traditional Maisäß settlements such as Valisera, through forest and meadows to Galgenul and on into the centre of St. Gallenkirch (approx. 880 m). Since the trail runs downhill almost all the way, it suits families well and makes a good half-day – with the sound of the water, butterfly meadows and repeated views of the Rätikon peaks.

Practical: take the Landbus (line 670) up to Gargellen in 20 minutes and walk back; the finish is only 1.5 km from our house. For a shorter version get off in Galgenul – there the trail crosses the road and leads across the meadows to Gortipohl.

🧭 Route description

Bus 670 to Gargellen Schafbergbahn. Follow signs “Suggadinweg / St. Gallenkirch” downstream; the L192 road is crossed twice (Valisera, Galgenul). Finish in St. Gallenkirch centre; bus 650 or on foot to Gortipohl.

📍 Stages

  1. Gargellen Schafbergbahn
  2. Valisera Maisäß
  3. Galgenul
  4. St. Gallenkirch Zentrum

💡 Tips & refreshments

After rain the trail is muddy in places. Refreshments in Gargellen before you start or in the centre of St. Gallenkirch at the finish.

🚌 Getting there by public transport

Landbus 670 Schruns–St. Gallenkirch–Gargellen (hourly), stop Gargellen Schafberg cable car; approx. 20 min from St. Gallenkirch.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking at the Schafberg cable car in Gargellen and at the end of the village (Vergalden).

Emergency: Alpine rescue 140 · Euro emergency 112 · Ambulance 144
All information without guarantee. Please check weather, opening hours and cable car operating times before setting off. Alpine tours require personal responsibility, suitable equipment and experience.

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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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