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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Wissbach Gorge Trail – Schwänberg Bridge loop from Degersheim

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Wissbach Gorge Trail – Schwänberg Bridge loop from Degersheim

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4.7

(45)

218

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Wissbach Gorge Trail – Schwänberg Bridge loop from Degersheim

01:17

4.53km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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845 m

Bridge in the Wissbach Gorge

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One of the countless bridges that you cross when hiking in the Wissbachtal

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Wissbach Gorge
The Wissbach Gorge is a wildly romantic side valley of the Glatt between Gossau, Flawil and Degersheim. A covered wooden walkway leads hikers safely through the gorge. A paradise for families with children.
Text / Source: Outdooractive
outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/ostschweiz-liechtenstein/gossau-wissbachschlucht-flawil/23425302

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1.86 km

Detour to the reservoir

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A detour from the main path takes you to the Wissbach reservoir. It's very romantic and natural.

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2.12 km

Trail Along the River

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Completely unsuitable for bicycles, only doable with good MTBs, even though there is a great path here, further on it becomes S2.

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2.30 km

Wissbach dam

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an overgrown dam for the small power station below the Weissbach bridge

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2.45 km

Schwänberg Bridge

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Knowledge Bach Bridge from 1872
The 23 meter long Schwänberg Bridge is a covered rod polygon bridge over the Wissbach.
For pedestrians, it connects the Egg district of Flawil with …

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4.53 km

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Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.88 km

1.53 km

598 m

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.33 km

527 m

483 m

341 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

5°C

63 %

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Wissbach Gorge Trail – Schwänberg Bridge loop from Degersheim

Bridge in the Wissbach Gorge