Gauschla, Mountain summit in canton St. Gallen, Switzerland
The Gauschla summit reaches an elevation of 2310 meters and stands as the southernmost peak of the Alvier mountain chain in eastern Switzerland.
The mountain has served as a natural boundary marker between different Swiss cantons, contributing to regional territorial definitions throughout past centuries.
Local hiking groups maintain informal trails to the summit, preserving traditional Alpine pathways that connect surrounding communities through mountaineering activities.
Access to Gauschla begins at Oberschan Museum, followed by a self-service cable car ride to Hotel Alvier before starting the mountain ascent.
The summit presents views extending across the Rhine Valley and Lake Walen, with specific vantage points revealing both Austrian and Liechtenstein territories.
Location: canton St. Gallen
Elevation above the sea: 2,310 m
GPS coordinates: 47.10126,9.42274
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:42
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