Snowshoe tour Frümseltal in Toggenburg
Highlights
- Hike through the snowy winter landscape of the Frümsel valley
- Learn many exciting things about the region from your local hiking guide
- Learn to use an avalanche transceiver correctly
- Breathtaking panorama with Churfirsten and the surrounding mountains
Description
At 8:45 a.m. you will meet your guide and the rest of the participants at the valley station of the Sellamattbahn in Alt St. Johann. Together you will take the Sellamattbahn up to the starting point.
During the next 5.5 hours you will trudge through the fresh powder snow with your snowshoes. The ascent to the Frümseltal is partly very steep and exhausting. In total, you will climb about 750 meters in altitude. At the top you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panorama. The view of the massive Churfirsten and the surrounding mountain panorama is simply stunning
After a short break, you will return to the Sellamatt mountain station and ride back down together. There the tour ends at about 16:00.
Practical information:
- Min. participants: 4 persons
- Snowshoes and poles can be rented
- Moderately difficult snowshoe tour, partly longer steep passages
Swiss Activities Tip
After the strenuous tour, you can warm up before the ride down to the valley in the Sellamatt mountain inn. Enjoy a small snack and a hot drink there and regain your strength. The atmosphere is very cozy and you can admire the great panorama of the region from the windows.
Inclusions
5.5 hour snowshoe hike
Accompaniment by experienced hiking guide with federal certificate of competence
Rental equipment snowshoes and poles
Rail ticket to Sellamatt and back
Meeting point
Talstation Sellamattbahn, Ochsenwis 418, 9656 Alt St. Johann
Ochsenwis 418, 9656 Alt St. Johann, Schweiz
Important information
- Prerequisite: fitness for 5.5-hour hike (750 meters altitude difference)
- Wear clothes suitable for the weather
Provider
Operated by
Toggenburg Tourismus
Verified provider