Skating in Switzerland

Werdenberg Skate
Buchs (SG)–Salez–Sevelen–Buchs (SG)

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Werdenberg Skate
Buchs (SG)–Salez–Sevelen–Buchs (SG)
With its long, straight stretches, the easy Werdenberg Skate route is ideal for speed skaters and beginners as well as an enjoyable roll-out in the evening. It is connected to Buchs railway station and the Rhein Skate national route.
The 33-km Werdenberg Skate has route has been specially created as a training stretch for speed skaters. The objective was defined as long straight sections, few changes of direction, large fall areas, best possible visibility and avoidance of danger points. Speed skaters from professional international teams were also consulted, to achieve optimum results.
But even if Werdenberg Skate route was intended for athletes, the very easy circuit is also an excellent training stretch for beginners. The proximity to Buchs railway station and the many starting points along the stretch enable individual use of parts of the attractive route.
On its eastern half, Werdenberg Skate route runs parallel to the Rhein Skate route so those on a national tour can build in an additional loop. And anyone planning a stage stop in Buchs can easily make a circuit in the evening.
But even if Werdenberg Skate route was intended for athletes, the very easy circuit is also an excellent training stretch for beginners. The proximity to Buchs railway station and the many starting points along the stretch enable individual use of parts of the attractive route.
On its eastern half, Werdenberg Skate route runs parallel to the Rhein Skate route so those on a national tour can build in an additional loop. And anyone planning a stage stop in Buchs can easily make a circuit in the evening.
With its long, straight stretches, the easy Werdenberg Skate route is ideal for speed skaters and beginners as well as an enjoyable roll-out in the evening. It is connected to Buchs railway station and the Rhein Skate national route.
The 33-km Werdenberg Skate has route has been specially created as a training stretch for speed skaters. The objective was defined as long straight sections, few changes of direction, large fall areas, best possible visibility and avoidance of danger points. Speed skaters from professional international teams were also consulted, to achieve optimum results.
But even if Werdenberg Skate route was intended for athletes, the very easy circuit is also an excellent training stretch for beginners. The proximity to Buchs railway station and the many starting points along the stretch enable individual use of parts of the attractive route.
On its eastern half, Werdenberg Skate route runs parallel to the Rhein Skate route so those on a national tour can build in an additional loop. And anyone planning a stage stop in Buchs can easily make a circuit in the evening.
But even if Werdenberg Skate route was intended for athletes, the very easy circuit is also an excellent training stretch for beginners. The proximity to Buchs railway station and the many starting points along the stretch enable individual use of parts of the attractive route.
On its eastern half, Werdenberg Skate route runs parallel to the Rhein Skate route so those on a national tour can build in an additional loop. And anyone planning a stage stop in Buchs can easily make a circuit in the evening.
Length | Number of stages
33 km
| 1 Stage
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 33 km
Ascent | Descent
90 m | 90 m
Grade | Fitness level
easy
|
easy