Rorschach–Heiden Mountain Railway – Heiden Town Hall loop from Heiden

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Vorderland

Rorschach–Heiden Mountain Railway – Heiden Town Hall loop from Heiden

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Rorschach–Heiden Mountain Railway – Heiden Town Hall loop from Heiden

00:54

3.29km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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85 m

Rorschach–Heiden Mountain Railway

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The terminus of the Rorschach-Heiden mountain railway is in Heiden. On its way, it covers a total of 400 meters in altitude. A real experience.

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365 m

Heiden Town Hall

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A pleasant place with beautiful patrician houses, through whose alleys it is worth strolling.

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426 m

Heiden Reformed Church

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Heiden Church Tower - 157 steps
Enjoy the panoramic view from the "Häädler" church tower. You have to climb 157 steps to reach the tower room.
The first church in …

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610 m

Dunantplatz — View over Lake Constance

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You have an ingenious view of Lake Constance from the church tower in Heiden. Dunant Square was named after the visionary Henry Dunant, who lived in Heiden from 1887 to …

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1.14 km

View of Lake Constance from Heiden

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So far OK, but the view from Dunant Square is much better.

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1.43 km

Waldpark Heiden

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The playground and the walkway to the wooden bridge are decorated for Christmas during Advent.🥰 Great walk for young and old.

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1.86 km

Hüslibrugg Covered Wooden Bridge

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Heidenbach Heiden - Built in June 1996
Wooden bridge over the Heidenbach
Built in June 1996
By the Vorderland AR civil protection organization
And the local tradesman.
On behalf of the Heiden spa association.
Supported by the municipality of Heiden

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1.89 km

Abendroth House

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The house "Abendroth", Heiden
In 1891, a composer chose the Appenzell spa town of Heiden as his second home. With the mysterious house «Abendroth», he built his summer residence and …

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3.29 km

End point

Train Station

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