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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Mittelland

Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Rietli

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Mittelland

Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Rietli

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Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Rietli

05:19

100km

1,880m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.2 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.8 km

Pre-Alpine landscape

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As you travel this scenic route through lush, rolling pre-Alpine landscapes, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of distant mountains and charming Swiss villages nestled between pastures. The terrain is perfect for …

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30.3 km

Old mountain pass road to Schwägalp

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Completely away from the noise of engines, the road goes up through the side valley on asphalt. However, I would take the new road down to Urnäsch.

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35.7 km

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

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Cable car to the Säntis, Schwägalp
The Säntis was the goal of many projects. In 1903, the concession for a cog railway was granted. The planned route was Appenzell-Wasserauen-Meglisalp-Säntis. When …

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37.0 km

Schwägalppass

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Super tour, which is easy to organize with travel by SBB. All ascents are moderate. Some sections are picture-perfect - and you are moving in a part of Switzerland where …

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44.8 km

View of Säntis

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Great view

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48.0 km

View of Säntis from Neu St. Johann

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The mighty Säntis can be seen here by looking over the idyllic village of Neu St. Johann.

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77.3 km

Descent to Urnäsch via Berggasthaus Hochhamm

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91.6 km

Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell

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Who doesn't know this place in Switzerland. Here, voting is still done traditionally by a show of hands. So if you are ever in Appenzell, you should also visit the …

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.2 km

19.3 km

5.63 km

894 m

293 m

Surfaces

98.5 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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Friday 22 May

27°C

12°C

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Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Rietli

Pre-Alpine landscape

Old mountain pass road to Schwägalp

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

Schwägalppass

View of Säntis

View of Säntis from Neu St. Johann

Descent to Urnäsch via Berggasthaus Hochhamm

Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell

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