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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Hinterland
Urnäsch

View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalppass loop from Tosbach

Hard

6

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View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalppass loop from Tosbach

05:55

70.4km

1,880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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After 43.8 km for 449 m

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16.5 km

Old Town of Appenzell

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Appenzell Village, the main town in Appenzell
In 1870, an interior renovation was undertaken, which removed valuable old features and was generally considered a failure. Just 20 years later, in …

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16.9 km

It's always wonderful to look at. More facade paintings, please...

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17.0 km

Appenzell Old Town

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Rustic mountain village in a fantastic location, inviting an extended break. The prices for food and drink might be quite touristy, but the Swabian option with Coop and Migros at the entrance to the village also works.

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19.2 km

View of Ebenalp

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The street leads past beautiful, original Appenzellerhöfe. Majestic view of the Alpstein.

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29.3 km

View of Alpstein from Potersalp

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The Potersalp is idyllically situated and always worth a visit.

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31.2 km

Rural idyll!

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From Flumm to Luser it is quite steep for normal bikes.

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33.6 km

View of the Säntis North Face

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From here, you can see the north face of the Säntis, including the LSB (Long Distance Ski Area) from Schwägalp. The large and modern Hotel Säntis is also located here. …

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44.6 km

Alpwirtschaft Leser

Alpine Hut

45.5 km

Risipass

Mountain Pass

10

65.5 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 …

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70.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.1 km

21.3 km

13.1 km

3.84 km

948 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.1 km

10.6 km

3.63 km

636 m

451 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,460 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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