Culinary hike to the quadrilateral

On this 8-hour culinary hike, you’ll trek from the city of St. Gallen to the Rhine at the border of four countries. Along the way, you can enjoy stunning views over Lake Constance and the beautiful nature. During the tour, you’ll be served starter, main course, and dessert at three different top-class restaurants.

If you start at St. Gallen train station, you can take the postbus at 8:48 am to Untereggen, Hinterhof. Your hike begins from the Hinterhof bus stop. After crossing green meadows and lovely forests, you’ll stop at Restaurant Bären, where a delicious starter awaits you.

After the break, you’ll ascend to the Fünfländerblick viewpoint and the Rossbüchel inn. Here, you’ll be served a regional main course with breathtaking views of Lake Constance. From here, you can see Switzerland, Austria, as well as the former independent states of Baden, Württemberg, and Bavaria.

After descending, you’ll visit the Steiniger Tisch excursion spot. A tasty dessert awaits you here, with views over the Thaler vineyards. After this refreshment, you’ll walk to Rheineck train station. From there, you can travel home individually. The S-Bahn departs at 4:56 pm back to St. Gallen.

Practical Information:

• Hiking distance: approx. 17 km
• Hiking time: approx. 5 hours
• Total duration: approx. 8 hours
• Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash in restaurants
• Due to some steep paths and stairs, the route is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs

11:15 AM: Starter Options at Restaurant Bären (Halten 112, 9035 Grub AR)

• Appenzeller salad plate with mixed greens, dried beef, cheese, potatoes, and egg
• or leek and bacon tart with salad garnish

1:30 PM: Main Course Choices at Restaurant Treichli (Unterwienacht 451, 9405 Wienacht-Tobel)

• Chicken served in a basket with French fries or salad
• or feta fritters with hummus (falafel)
• or tarte flambée with salmon and arugula

3:30 PM: Dessert Options at the Steiniger Tisch outing spot (Felsenstrasse 4, 9422 Staad / 9425 Thal)

• Seasonal cake of the day with cream
• Fresh apple strudel with cream