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.
From the summit on clear winter days, you can see more than 20 other peaks across the distant alpine landscape. This remarkable visibility happens when the air is particularly dry and free from moisture.
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