Quarten: Leist
Few places in the canton of St. Gallen have a history as closely tied to alpine pasture farming as Flumserberg. Prodkamm forms part of this high mountain terrain above the Walensee, where broad grassy ridges meet the craggier skyline of the Churfirsten. For generations, local Alpine pastures were used for summer grazing; that pastoral foundation later gave rise to one of eastern Switzerland’s best-known mountain resorts. Today, Flumserberg is organized around interconnected lifts, hiking routes and mountain restaurants, while grazing land remains a defining element of its terrain. The area lies between the Walensee and the Glarus Alps.
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Quarten stretches from the northern shore of Walensee into the Alpine slopes of the canton of St Gallen, a position that has connected waterside hamlets with settlements higher above the lake. The municipality includes Unterterzen, Mols, Oberterzen and Quinten, giving it a dispersed character rather than a single compact centre. Walensee forms the defining geographic axis, while the Churfirsten range rises above its northern side. Quinten, on the lake’s northern shore, is known for its vineyards and is reached by scheduled boat services and walking routes. Around Unterterzen, transport links lead from the lakeside towards the Flumserberg mountain area. Trace Quarten’s place around Walensee and across eastern Switzerland by browsing webcams nearby.
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Built around the former Abbey of St Gall and the territories once linked to it, Sankt Gallen developed into a varied eastern Swiss canton. In southern Toggenburg, the upper Thur Valley is framed by pastureland and the rugged Alpstein and Churfirsten ranges, giving this part of the canton a distinctly alpine character. Farther north, the landscape opens towards the Lake Constance basin and the city of St. Gallen. Its Abbey District, including the celebrated library, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and recalls the region’s importance as a medieval centre of learning. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of eastern Switzerland connects regionally.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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