Protestant Church Stein AR – Haggen Bridge (Ganggelibrugg) loop from Stein (AR)

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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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Stein (AR)

Protestant Church Stein AR – Haggen Bridge (Ganggelibrugg) loop from Stein (AR)

Hard

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hikers

Protestant Church Stein AR – Haggen Bridge (Ganggelibrugg) loop from Stein (AR)

02:56

9.65km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.00 km for 51 m

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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209 m

Small Animal Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

416 m

Protestant Church Stein AR

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1749 by the famous master builders Grubenmann.

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2.05 km

Confluence of Sitter and Rotbach

Highlight • River

Path directly along the creek. With some bizarre and exciting rock and stone formations, almost like in the Verzasca Valley....

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2.24 km

Confluence of Sitter and Rotbach at Strom

Highlight • River

A particularly beautiful bathing area and a single adventure playground for children to build dams, splash around, pile up stone chippings and much more.Especially in summer there is a refreshing break area with shady areas.

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5.00 km

Old mountain hiking trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the old mountain hiking trail that leads down to Zweibruggen. The path is no longer signposted because it is apparently too dangerous for general hikers …

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6.04 km

Haggen Bridge Over the Sitter Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

Wow! What a view! And crazy this bridge is there just for cyclists and walkers.

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6.31 km

Haggen Bridge (Ganggelibrugg)

Highlight • Bridge

The Haggenbrücke is a 355.5 m long steel truss bridge over the Sitter, built in 1936/37. It connects the St.Gallen district of Haggen with the Appenzell Ausserroder municipality of Stein. …

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9.65 km

End point

Bus stop

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