Helsana Trail Alt St. Johann Unterwasser yellow

The trail leads from the valley station of the Sellamattbahn via signposted hiking trails. Right at the beginning, it goes uphill through the Pfruendwald, then across the slope through the Tobelwald up to the plateau of the Alp Sellamatt. Once at the top, the trail passes a small lake in which the imposing peaks of the Churfirsten mountain range are reflected. The elevation gain is achieved, the trail then leads you mostly flat over to the mountain inn Sellamatt. 

Trail running: if applicable a light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover, trail running shoes, if applicable special running socks, weather-appropriate and breathable clothing in a multi-layer principle, if applicable trail running poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if applicable headlamp and reflectors, maps

The trail is continuously signposted and is regularly maintained. 

From the Greater Zurich area and the Central Switzerland:
On the A3 at Reichenburg towards Rapperswil and then over the Ricken Pass to Wattwil. Then up the Toggenburg to Alt St. Johann. From the 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 and take the exit towards Toggenburg/Wildhaus and follow the main road to Alt St. Johann.

By train to Nesslau-Neu St. Johann or Buchs SG, then by postbus to the stop "Alt St. Johann, Dorf." Afterwards, a short walk leads to the valley station of the Sellamatt cable car.

A large parking lot is available to you at the valley station of the Sellamatt cable car.

You can find the operating hours of the Sellamattbahn here. 

Toggenburg Tourism

Hauptstrasse 104

9658 Wildhaus

Tel.: +41 (0) 71 999 99 11

Email: info@toggenburg.swiss

Web: www.toggenburg.swiss

To capture the unique view of the Churfirsten, the camera should definitely be in the backpack.