Gulmen, Mountain summit in canton St. Gallen, Switzerland
Gulmen is a mountain summit at 1,789 meters in the northeastern section of the Swiss Alps. The peak is accessible by multiple marked trails that branch out in different directions from various starting points.
The mountain paths around Gulmen developed over centuries as settlements in the alpine region needed to stay connected. Shepherds and farmers relied on these routes for movement between villages and higher pastures.
Visitors come to Gulmen from the surrounding region to walk its slopes and spend time in the high meadows. The trails here connect settlements and represent a long relationship between people and the mountain landscape.
Reaching the top takes between 5 to 7 hours of walking depending on your starting point and route choice. Starting early in the day gives you enough daylight to complete the hike and descend safely.
Gulmen lies about 1 km west of the Vorder Höhi (1,537 m), a pass reached by an alpine road. The two points are often combined on the same outing, and the ridge between them is mostly grassy, with rock showing in only a few places.
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