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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Mittelland

Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

Moderate

4.8

(158)

724

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Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

03:13

10.2km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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981 m

Kulturhüsli

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Funny culture houses

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2.30 km

This section through the forest is super beautiful and leads over beautiful rooty forest paths.

PS .: This section is also very beautiful in winter and is also suitable for snowshoe tours on weekends, and when it is groomed for winter hiking.

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3.03 km

Sommersberg Inn

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All over the summer mountain, including here, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Alpstein and the Rhine Valley.

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3.64 km

Sommersberg Viewpoint

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Beautiful place to rest ... and again a fantastic view of the mountains ... from Säntis on Graubünden Alps to Vorarlberg.

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5.75 km

Gäbrisseeli

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Small cute private lake

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6.34 km

Untere Gäbris Mountain Inn

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If the inn is closed there is a self-service fridge 🥰

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7.04 km

Oberer Gäbris Inn

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With fantastic panoramic terrace!

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9.79 km

Village Square - Fountain

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Beautiful center of Gais with typical houses of Appenzellerland. Note with the road bike ,,,,

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10.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.92 km

2.17 km

1.11 km

506 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.45 km

2.19 km

293 m

245 m

145 m

Elevation

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Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

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