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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Herisau

Schwägalppass – View of Lake Walen loop from Herisau AB

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Herisau

Schwägalppass – View of Lake Walen loop from Herisau AB

Hard

5.0

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132

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Schwägalppass – View of Lake Walen loop from Herisau AB

06:50

117km

2,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 10 m

After 117 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.3 km

Alpstein Range with Säntis

Highlight • Summit

The Säntis is at 2501.9 m above sea level. M. the highest mountain in the Alpstein (Eastern Switzerland). Due to the exposed, northern upstream location of the Alpstein, the mountain is a landmark that can be seen from afar.

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21.3 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 the Appenzell-Wasserauen railway line was completed, the initiators ran out of money and the concession expired.
Text / Source: Säntis-Schwebebahn AG
saentisbahn.ch/geschichte

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21.7 km

Schwägalp

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Good starting point for various destinations and activities

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23.4 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 the gastronomy has also stayed refreshingly down-to-earth. Recommendation: Lunch at the Sternen in Neu St. Johann and a refreshment stop after the descent from the Schwägalp at the "Altes Bild" inn in Eggerstanden. Oh yes, and don't shoot all your powder at the Schwägalppass... there are still a few ascents that get quite tough after 80 kilometers.

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31.2 km

View of Säntis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view

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41.7 km

View of the Alpstein Massif

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Beautiful view

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42.5 km

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass

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Beautiful forest drive to the Toggenburger height, demanding, but never too steep and always easy to drive

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49.4 km

Vorder Höhi

Mountain Pass

57.5 km

View of Lake Walen

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Park at the viewpoint on Amdenerstraße, east of Weesen, and enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Walen and the surrounding mountains, where the sparkling water meets the green landscape. From this elevated point, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view that captures the beauty of the area, including the charming town of Weesen, which sits on the lake.

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83.3 km

Ricken

Mountain Pass

117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.5 km

15.5 km

12.8 km

12.0 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

108 km

9.32 km

174 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Schwägalppass – View of Lake Walen loop from Herisau AB

Alpstein Range with Säntis

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

Schwägalp

Schwägalppass

View of Säntis

View of the Alpstein Massif

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass

View of Lake Walen

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