Hiking
St. Peterzell
Neckertal
St. Peterzell
St. Peterzell was once a popular resting place on one of the Routes of St James, an oasis of peace in the ruggedly-romantic, green Neckertal, a Toggenburg side valley. Today the extensive and largely untouched river landscape is one of the main attractions.
The stage-stop town of St. Peterzell lies on the well-trodden route of the pilgrims’ path towards Santiago de Compostela, the so-called «Appenzellerweg» from Rorschach through Appenzell and Toggenburg to the Einsiedeln Monastery and on towards the west. With the revival of hiking and pilgrim activity on the historic route, it is regaining popularity.
The former monastery church of St. Peter, the ornate gabled houses of Toggenburg and the Roten Haus (Red House) with its colourful baroque ornamental painting together form one of Toggenburg’s most attractive village centres. Another worthwhile sightseeing attraction in St. Peterzell is the 17-th century «Falk» house, a so-called «log building» with a strong Swiss character.
Also worth seeing is the «Haus der Stille» (House of Silence) in the St. Peterzell Propstei. Where centuries ago monks from outside the area could spend a few days in contemplation, laymen can now also spend a few days recharging their batteries.
Unspoilt nature, undiscovered culture and carefully cultivated customs: St. Peterzell is a starting point for various hikes to the treasures of Neckertal. These include a guided round hike to sample pleasures of the palate in friendly local taverns.
The former monastery church of St. Peter, the ornate gabled houses of Toggenburg and the Roten Haus (Red House) with its colourful baroque ornamental painting together form one of Toggenburg’s most attractive village centres. Another worthwhile sightseeing attraction in St. Peterzell is the 17-th century «Falk» house, a so-called «log building» with a strong Swiss character.
Also worth seeing is the «Haus der Stille» (House of Silence) in the St. Peterzell Propstei. Where centuries ago monks from outside the area could spend a few days in contemplation, laymen can now also spend a few days recharging their batteries.
Unspoilt nature, undiscovered culture and carefully cultivated customs: St. Peterzell is a starting point for various hikes to the treasures of Neckertal. These include a guided round hike to sample pleasures of the palate in friendly local taverns.
Highlights
- Neckiweg - family fun around the mythical Neckis, spread over four routes in the Neckertal.
- Neutoggenburg ruins - the once proud castle between Brunnadern and Lichtensteig . dates from the 13th century and was the seat of the Counts of Toggenburg. Extensive views.
St. Peterzell was once a popular resting place on one of the Routes of St James, an oasis of peace in the ruggedly-romantic, green Neckertal, a Toggenburg side valley. Today the extensive and largely untouched river landscape is one of the main attractions.
The stage-stop town of St. Peterzell lies on the well-trodden route of the pilgrims’ path towards Santiago de Compostela, the so-called «Appenzellerweg» from Rorschach through Appenzell and Toggenburg to the Einsiedeln Monastery and on towards the west. With the revival of hiking and pilgrim activity on the historic route, it is regaining popularity.
The former monastery church of St. Peter, the ornate gabled houses of Toggenburg and the Roten Haus (Red House) with its colourful baroque ornamental painting together form one of Toggenburg’s most attractive village centres. Another worthwhile sightseeing attraction in St. Peterzell is the 17-th century «Falk» house, a so-called «log building» with a strong Swiss character.
Also worth seeing is the «Haus der Stille» (House of Silence) in the St. Peterzell Propstei. Where centuries ago monks from outside the area could spend a few days in contemplation, laymen can now also spend a few days recharging their batteries.
Unspoilt nature, undiscovered culture and carefully cultivated customs: St. Peterzell is a starting point for various hikes to the treasures of Neckertal. These include a guided round hike to sample pleasures of the palate in friendly local taverns.
The former monastery church of St. Peter, the ornate gabled houses of Toggenburg and the Roten Haus (Red House) with its colourful baroque ornamental painting together form one of Toggenburg’s most attractive village centres. Another worthwhile sightseeing attraction in St. Peterzell is the 17-th century «Falk» house, a so-called «log building» with a strong Swiss character.
Also worth seeing is the «Haus der Stille» (House of Silence) in the St. Peterzell Propstei. Where centuries ago monks from outside the area could spend a few days in contemplation, laymen can now also spend a few days recharging their batteries.
Unspoilt nature, undiscovered culture and carefully cultivated customs: St. Peterzell is a starting point for various hikes to the treasures of Neckertal. These include a guided round hike to sample pleasures of the palate in friendly local taverns.
Highlights
- Neckiweg - family fun around the mythical Neckis, spread over four routes in the Neckertal.
- Neutoggenburg ruins - the once proud castle between Brunnadern and Lichtensteig . dates from the 13th century and was the seat of the Counts of Toggenburg. Extensive views.
Arrival and return St. Peterzell
Adresse
Gemeindehaus
Dorf
9127 St. Peterzell
Tel. +41 (0)71 377 13 24
Fax. +41 (0)71 377 13 35
info@stpeterzell.ch
www.stpeterzell.ch
Dorf
9127 St. Peterzell
Tel. +41 (0)71 377 13 24
Fax. +41 (0)71 377 13 35
info@stpeterzell.ch
www.stpeterzell.ch
