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Eastern Switzerland

Hilly Appenzell region – Schwänberg Historic Hamlet loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

Eastern Switzerland

Hilly Appenzell region – Schwänberg Historic Hamlet loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

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Hilly Appenzell region – Schwänberg Historic Hamlet loop from St. Gallen Winkeln

02:17

29.9km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.39 km for 351 m

After 5.29 km for 224 m

After 19.3 km for 178 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

11.6 km

View of the Alpstein and Säntis

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Wonderful view of the Appenzellerland and the Alpstein.

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2

12.1 km

View of Schwellbrunn

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Some people call Schwellbrunn the most beautiful village in Switzerland. From here you have a good view of it and can form your own opinion.

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13.0 km

Schwellbrunn - Most Beautiful Village in Switzerland 2017

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Schwellbrunn lies on a height, a narrow hill ridge, above Degersheim and Herisau and is a popular excursion destination. At 972 m above sea level, Schwellbrunn is the highest municipality …

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13.9 km

View of Schwellbrunn

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Due to its special location on a hill ridge in the middle of rolling meadows, Schwellbrunn is one of the most beautiful communities in Appenzell. A short stop at the side of the road is worthwhile here...

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15.2 km

Hilly Appenzell region

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In this area, a steady up and down is normal, with some steep gradients.

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22.1 km

Schwänberg

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Schwanberg
Schwänberg is a settlement in the municipality of Herisau. It is the oldest documented location in Appenzellerland. Schwänberg has a townscape of national importance.
In 821, the settlement was …

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22.2 km

Schwänberg Historic Hamlet

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Exceptionally pretty, structurally intact hamlet with a historically significant background as a place on the trade route Fürstenland - Toggenburg

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22.9 km

2 stream ravines

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To the left and right of the path there is a washed out and rocky brook, the Wissbach and the Glatt, which merge shortly afterwards and continue to flow as Glatt.

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29.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

6.29 km

4.47 km

2.39 km

862 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

9.18 km

4.93 km

3.91 km

430 m

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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