Mattstock Mountain
Alpine peak in St. Gallen popular with hikers
A crag above Walensee, Mattstock attracts hikers and climbers with a ridge path and wide views over the lake and surrounding Alps. Summer routes cross alpine meadows and seasonal wildflowers.
Mattstock is a mountain in the Canton of St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland, standing above nearby valleys and the Walensee region.
The peak is a local destination for hiking and offers panoramic views over the Walensee and surrounding Alpine foothills; routes approach from several valleys and ridgelines. Terrain is typical of the pre-Alpine landscape with steep slopes and rocky outcrops.
The mountain is part of the regional alpine landscape and has long been used for grazing and recreation; contemporary use focuses on outdoor activities such as hiking and mountaineering.
Mattstock sits in eastern Switzerland within Canton St. Gallen, overlooking the Walensee area and surrounded by other pre-Alpine peaks and valleys.
- Outdoor activities: Popular with hikers and day visitors for ridge walks and views over the Walensee and surrounding valleys; trails vary in steepness and are used year-round with caution in winter.
How to Get to Mattstock#
Access from small villages in the Toggenburg valley; road approaches are well-signed and local bus services serve trailhead villages in summer.
Tips for Visiting Mattstock#
- Weather can change abruptly - bring layers and waterproofs.
- The trails are steep in sections; poles may help on descents.
- For walkers from Eastern Switzerland, approach from the Toggenburg valley for straightforward routes.
Best Time to Visit Mattstock#
Best in summer for hiking and in winter for snow activities; check local avalanche forecasts in winter.
Weather & Climate near Mattstock#
Mattstock's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1943 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (203 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (215 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
