Mattstock, Mountain summit in canton St. Gallen, Switzerland

Mattstock is a mountain summit in the Appenzell Alps with steep slopes overlooking Lake Walensee and the surrounding landscape. From the height, the Toggenburg and Linth valleys reach toward the base of the mountain.

The Mattstock forms part of the range between the Toggenburg and the Linth valley, south of the Speer. Avalanche barriers were built on its southeast flank to protect Amden from avalanches. The mountain is the Hausberg of Amden, and a chairlift from the village (910 m) reaches Niederschlag at 1,292 m at its foot.

The Mattstock is the Hausberg of Amden, the local mountain above the village. A chairlift runs from Amden at 910 m to Niederschlag at 1292 m, where hikes to the Speer and the Amdener Höhenweg to Arvenbüel begin. Paragliders launch from the slopes, and glider pilots from Schänis airfield use the massif as a starting point for cross-country flights into the Alps.

The climb is demanding and requires mountaineering gear and good weather. Beginners should walk the route with an experienced guide and allow plenty of time for the ascent.

The Mattstock is the Hausberg of Amden, and its southeast flank carries avalanche barriers that protect the village from avalanches. Glider pilots from the nearby Schänis airfield use the massif as a starting point for cross-country flights into the Alps.