The hike to Berg Sion Monastery is 2.7 kilometres long, takes 45 minutes and is rated easy. Uetliburg also offers historic features in the village and animal experiences at the Erlebnis Farm. The highlights differ: the monastery trail leads to a specific destination and has a stated walking time; the Erlebnis Farm focuses on contact with animals and activities for children and school classes.
Townscape and Location
Uetliburg is a district of the political municipality of Gommiswald in the canton of St. Gallen. Gommiswald is in the Zürichsee-Linth region, on a south-facing slope. Uetliburg’s townscape includes a historic farming settlement and a chapel on a hillside terrace. There is also a row of main and ancillary buildings, along with a restaurant. Historic settlement features and buildings thus come together in a townscape that differs from the hiking destinations.
Hike to Berg Sion Monastery
The hike to Berg Sion Monastery is listed as 2.7 kilometres, 45 minutes and easy. The trail passes the Chapel of Saints Felix and Regula, which contains statues of the two saints. The monastery, with its farm buildings and church, is picturesquely situated on a hill spur at 706 metres above sea level. The chapel is a named point along the way; the monastery is the hike’s destination.
The monastery church is open for worship during the day. Please confirm local access conditions before visiting.
Uetliburg Hiking Trail
A report from 2026 describes the Uetliburg Hiking Trail as part of the cantonal hiking trail from Uetliburg to Alp Egg. It leads from Rämel via Böschweid to Obere Bärüti. A report from August 2026 described the trail as renovated and mentioned views across the entire Linth Plain. Unlike the monastery trail, this route focuses on the path via named points and the landscape views. Trail conditions can change seasonally; check conditions before setting out.
Animal Experiences at the Erlebnis Farm
At the Erlebnis Farm, visitors can see and pet cows, sheep, pigs and chickens up close. School classes can visit to combine contact with animals and ethics lessons. Erlebnis days and afternoons are offered for children, with activities including building an insect hotel, haymaking and feeding the animals. The formats therefore differ by target group: visits for school classes combine contact with animals and ethics lessons, while the children’s activities include hands-on tasks.
Story Benches in the Municipality
Story benches are spread throughout the municipality of Gommiswald and are easy to reach on foot or by bike. You can listen to local legends on your smartphone via QR codes. This adds another format alongside the hikes: the stories can be heard digitally, while the monastery trail focuses on the architectural ensemble and the Uetliburg Hiking Trail on the landscape views.
For the broader travel overview: Gommiswald.
