Hinterspina

Hinterspina is an aerial lift in Mels, Sarganserland, Canton of St. Gallen. Hinterspina is situated nearby to the peak Rundchopf, as well as near the waterfall Ragnatscherfall.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gonzen and Gauschla.

Gonzen

Peak

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The Gonzen is a 1,830 metres high mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine Valley above Sargans, in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Gauschla

Scenic viewpoint

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The Gauschla is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located north of Sargans in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies between the Walensee and the Alpine Rhine Valley, and 1 kilometre south-east of the Alvier. Gauschla is situated 3 km north of Hinterspina.

Alvier

Peak

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The Alvier is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located halfway between Lake Walen and the Alpine Rhine Valley in canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is one of the main summits of the chain separating the valleys of the rivers Seez and Alpine Rhine. Alvier is situated 3½ km north of Hinterspina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vild and Sargans.

Vild

Hamlet

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Vild is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km southeast of Hinterspina.

Sargans

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Sargans is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Sargans is known for its castle, which dates from before the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291.