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Via Alpina
Section 2 Sargans–Weisstannen

The wide, steep and remote Weisstannental valley awaits with lovely hamlets such as Vermol and the wonderful Champersee lake. You climb high-level trails on the west flank of the valley towards the Weisstannen stage point.
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Facts worth knowing about the places along the route.

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Sargans
Weisstannen

Arrival / return travel 
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Timetable Public transport stops and route
Sargans Show on map
Weisstannen, Oberdorf Show on map

Rail, bus, boat recommendations 
SwitzerlandMobility recommends covering the following sections by rail, bus or boat to shorten the route, to negotiate height differences or simply because it’s beautiful.
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Length13 km

 Hiking time Sargans–Weisstannen: 4 h 50 min
Weisstannen–Sargans: 4 h 15 min

 Height differenceSargans–Weisstannen: 950 m
Weisstannen–Sargans: 440 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: medium (opposite direction: easy)

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


Map of route

Enlarged map

Height profile  

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International routes

The route is part of the international Via Alpina

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Accommodation

Overnight accommodation along the route
List of accommodation partners (3)

Bookable offers

Offers for the route
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Official guides / maps

Your companion for the route (5)

International routes

The route is part of the international Via Alpina

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Cultural information

The route is part of the Cultural Routes of Switzerland

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Places of interest

Places of interest along the route
List of places of interest (4)


 

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