Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalppass loop from Rietli

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Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalppass loop from Rietli

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Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalppass loop from Rietli

05:20

101km

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.5 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

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Good starting point for various destinations and activities

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36.1 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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37.4 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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45.2 km

View of Säntis

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Great view

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48.4 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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92.0 km

Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell

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Appenzell Village, the main town in Appenzell
In 1870, an interior renovation was undertaken, which removed valuable old features and was generally considered a failure. Just 20 years later, in …

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.2 km

19.3 km

6.02 km

894 m

293 m

Surfaces

98.9 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2025,Wattwil - Appenzell - Schwägalp - Wattwil

I wanted a new area to ride and went searching for routes. I found this route on Cycling Aficionados and the description was enticing.

What I underestimated in researching the climb is the route didn't take the main road to the pass, but the service | military road. The upside was no cars, the downside was super steep! It was …