recommended route
Degersheim trail
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/ Loipe DegersheimPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus -
/ Loipe DegersheimPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
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/ Loipe DegersheimPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
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/ Loipe DegersheimPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
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/ Loipe DegersheimPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
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/ Loipe DegersheimPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
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/ Loipe DegersheimPhoto: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus
This also includes a unique view far beyond Lake Constance and the city boundaries.
Fog-free location, snowed forests, shimmering and bright sunshine – this offers the Degersheim trail. It is located above the village, which became famous in the 19th century due to its embroidery industry, on a plain, which reaches from Wolfensberg to the far away hamlet Moos.
The wonderful panoramic views to Alpstein with Säntnis, Glarus Alps, Zurich Oberland, Thurgau and far above Lake Constance to Germany and Austria invite to linger for a while. The different enter and exit points allow the winter sportsmen also to run only a part of the trail.
Exercising in the fresh air makes hungry: there are two restaurants directly at the trail. There are also restaurants in Wofertswil or in the small hamlet Weiler Magdenau with its Cistercian nuns monastery from the 13th century.
Author’s recommendation
If you are hungry there are two restaurants right next to the trail: Hotel Wolfensberg and Restaurant Moosbad
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Turn-by-turn directions
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Public transport
Direct connection from St.Gallen by train twice an hour (S4 or S8) to the Degersheim train station.Getting there
Coming from St.Gallen on the A1 motorway in the direction of Zurich / Herisau: Exit at St.Gallen-Winkeln, Herisau. Drive through Herisau Schachen, direction of Wolfenswil, Baldenwil, Degersheim. Direction Hotel Wolfensberg.Parking
Unlimited parking in Seeblickstrasse.Coordinates
Equipment
Cross-country skis (classic or skating), cross-country ski sticks, light backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover if necessary, cross-country ski boots, adequate and breathable clothing, hat/headband, light gloves, sun and rain protection.Basic Equipment for Cross-Country Skiing
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Lightweight rain and windproof ski jacket
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- Sunglasses
- Cross-country skiing gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
Technical Equipment for Cross-Country Skiing
- Cross-country skis
- Cross country ski bindings
- Cross-country boots
- Cross-country poles
- Waxes if required
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
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