"Sunset Selun" Guided Hike in Toggenburg
Wildhaus - Alt. St. Johann
Free up to 24 hours before
5 hrs
German
Highlights
- Take the Selunbahn from Starkenbach to Selun
- Enjoy the special atmosphere in the early evening
- Hike to the summit with a local guide, then head down into the valley.
- Enjoy a picnic at the summit in the evening.
Description
In the early evening, you take the Selun cable car (box car) from Starkenbach up to Strichboden. Gentle cowbells accompany you, creating a truly special atmosphere. You hike for about two hours through blooming alpine meadows and green pastures towards the summit of Selun.
Once you reach the top, you enjoy the stunning panorama and watch as the sun sets behind the mountains in warm colors. You leisurely descend into the valley together and find your way back to the starting point.
Facts about the tour:
- Difficulty: T2
- Fitness required for a walking time of 4:30 hours (ascent 2:00 hours)
- Ascent of about 650 meters
- Descent of about 1300 meters
Selun cable car:
- Box car with 2 cabins
- Valley station in the hamlet of Starkenbach
- Mountain station at the foot of Selun
- Each trip can carry 5 adults or a maximum of 400 kg
Equipment
- Hiking boots or sturdy trekking shoes
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Windbreaker
In your backpack:
- Fleece or warm sweater, jacket
- Rain protection
- Light gloves and beanie
- Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses
- Water or thermos bottle (1 liter)
- Snacks
- Any personal medication
Optional:
- Trekking poles
- Camera
- Binoculars
Inclusions
5:00 hours guided hike
Local hiking guide
Break with an evening picnic at the summit
Selunbahn lift ticket
Meeting point
Talstation Selunbahn, Starkenbach, 9656 Alt St. Johann
Selunbahn, 9656 Alt St. Johann, Switzerland
Provider
Operated by
Toggenburg Tourismus
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