Beautiful clearing with a bench – Höggwald loop from Stein (AR)

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Stein (AR)

Beautiful clearing with a bench – Höggwald loop from Stein (AR)

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Beautiful clearing with a bench – Höggwald loop from Stein (AR)

01:45

6.07km

150m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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93 m

Appenzell Folklore Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum showcasing Appenzell traditions in various forms. Exhibits include alpine dairy woodcarvings, embroidery machines, folk art paintings, and much more.

Website for further information:

appenzeller-museum.ch

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1.10 km

Viewpoint at the Stein water supply

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The water supply from Stein AR has a beautiful viewpoint with many benches and a tap with drinking water. The view over Stein in the direction of St. Gallen / …

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1.92 km

beautiful clearing with a bench

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At this point there is a beautiful clearing in the Höggwald with a wonderful view and a bench.

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2.20 km

Höggwald

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It is always wonderful to walk through forests and in this one the scent of needles was just wonderfully intense, extremely fine! The storm damage from 2018 can still be …

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3.81 km

Rachentobel-Sonderbach bridge

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Footbridge over the Sonderbach. Wild and deep gorge, with a very beautiful hiking trail.

Currently 10/25, the path or bridge is closed according to SwissTopo. Duration unknown.
9/26 still closed.

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5.71 km

Protestant Church Stein AR

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Built in 1749 by the famous master builders Grubenmann.

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5.92 km

Small Animal Enclosure

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5.95 km

Appenzeller Show Dairy

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In the show dairy, you can discover the production of Appenzeller cheese on an experiential tour. The show dairy is open 364 days a year, cheese is produced daily until 3 p.m.

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6.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.01 km

1.95 km

1.43 km

567 m

101 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

1.58 km

1.39 km

576 m

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

19°C

12°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

December 18, 2022,🚶‍♂️ Stein AR - Appenzeller Volkskunde Museum, Runde ab Hundwil ❄

Very beautiful winter hike in the snowy Appenzeller landscape. First part in fog, second part then with sun.
Super nice paths, through a ravine or through forests, all with good snow conditions.
In Stein then a visit to the Appenzell Folklore Museum, very well done and definitely worth a visit (CHF 7.00). The photos are not all arranged correctly (interior …

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November 7, 2023,🚶‍♂️ Stein - (Sitterdruckstollen-Hundwilertobelbrücke) -> Abbruch wegen Hagelschauer - Brücke Sonderbach, Runde ab Hundwil

At first the weather was surprisingly beautiful 🌤 and very pleasant.
But then a black cloud appeared from the west. On the slightly tricky descent to the Sitterdruckstollen we were hit by a very strong hail-rain cell 🌨. After 10 minutes of sheltering under a pine tree, we stopped and went straight back to the car. Luckily, it was raining …

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