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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Herisau

Hilly Appenzell region – Fuchsacker Restaurant loop from Herisau

Routes

Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Herisau

Hilly Appenzell region – Fuchsacker Restaurant loop from Herisau

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Hilly Appenzell region – Fuchsacker Restaurant loop from Herisau

02:08

27.0km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.90 km

Hilly Appenzell region

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In this area, a steady up and down is normal, with some steep gradients.

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8.21 km

Due to its special location on a hill ridge in the middle of rolling meadows, Schwellbrunn is one of the most beautiful communities in Appenzell. A short stop at the side of the road is worthwhile here...

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9.16 km

Schwellbrunn Village Center

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Beautiful village, many routes possible

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9.21 km

Schwellbrunn - Most Beautiful Village in Switzerland 2017

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Schwellbrunn lies on a height, a narrow hill ridge, above Degersheim and Herisau and is a popular excursion destination. At 972 m above sea level, Schwellbrunn is the highest municipality …

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11.2 km

View of Säntis

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On the hill to Schwellbrunn you can enjoy a fantastic view of the mighty Säntis when the weather is good.

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12.9 km

Bench with a view of Alpstein

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A short stop here is worthwhile to take in the wonderful panorama

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15.8 km

Fuchsacker Restaurant

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Nice location, great Schlorzifladen, enough space outdoors.

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16.2 km

Büel Forest Singletrail

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The trail is indicated as S1. However, some shorter sections are up to about S2+ and not mobile for me there. Trail recommended only down. But the rest is super nice.

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

8.55 km

1.98 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

12.6 km

9.31 km

4.95 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 7 July

26°C

18°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Hilly Appenzell region – Fuchsacker Restaurant loop from Herisau

Hilly Appenzell region

View of Schwellbrunn

Schwellbrunn Village Center

Schwellbrunn - Most Beautiful Village in Switzerland 2017

View of Säntis

Bench with a view of Alpstein

Fuchsacker Restaurant

Büel Forest Singletrail

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