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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Vorderland

Rorschach–Heiden Rack Railway – Grub Suspension Bridge loop from Heiden

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Vorderland

Rorschach–Heiden Rack Railway – Grub Suspension Bridge loop from Heiden

Easy

4.3

(3)

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Rorschach–Heiden Rack Railway – Grub Suspension Bridge loop from Heiden

01:19

4.83km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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33 m

Rorschach–Heiden Rack Railway

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A very worthwhile train journey up to Heiden. You are rewarded with a great panorama over the lake, a really funny joke trail and a pretty little town that invites you to linger. All in all, pleasant and relaxing.

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364 m

Drinking water fountain

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public drinking water fountain near the church

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540 m

Dunantplatz — View over Lake Constance

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You have an ingenious view of Lake Constance from the church tower in Heiden. Dunant Square was named after the visionary Henry Dunant, who lived in Heiden from 1887 to …

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1.52 km

Covered bridge over the Heidenbach

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Heidenbach Heiden - Built in June 1996
Wooden bridge over the Heidenbach
Built in June 1996
By the Vorderland AR civil protection organization
And the local tradesman.
On behalf of the Heiden spa association.
Supported by the municipality of Heiden

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1.70 km

Albrecht von Graefe Memorial

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Albrecht von Graefe (1828–1870), Heiden
Medically, von Graefe is considered the true founder of the field of ophthalmology. In 1866, himself the son of an ophthalmologist, he became director of …

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1.95 km

Playground and wooden sculptures at Waldpark, Switzerland

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The playground and the walkway to the wooden bridge are decorated for Christmas during Advent.🥰 Great walk for young and old.

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2.62 km

Grub Suspension Bridge

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Great bridge that connects Grub AR and Grub SG. A visit is especially recommended early in the morning as the bridge is an attraction that draws many people.

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4.53 km

Heiden Reformed Church

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A reformed church has existed in Heiden since 1612. The current church was built by Felix Wilhelm Kubly in 1837-1839 in the classicist style. Like his reformed church in Wattwil, …

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4.83 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.11 km

1.49 km

883 m

318 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

1.33 km

540 m

484 m

284 m

Elevation

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Rorschach–Heiden Rack Railway – Grub Suspension Bridge loop from Heiden

Rorschach–Heiden Rack Railway

Drinking water fountain

Dunantplatz — View over Lake Constance

Covered bridge over the Heidenbach

Albrecht von Graefe Memorial

Playground and wooden sculptures at Waldpark, Switzerland

Grub Suspension Bridge

Heiden Reformed Church

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