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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Hinterland
Herisau

View of Schwellbrunn – View of Hemberg loop from Wilen

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5.0

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28

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View of Schwellbrunn – View of Hemberg loop from Wilen

03:43

48.0km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Train Station

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3.51 km

Scenic Route Between Herisau and Schwellbrunn

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Nice quiet street with great views between Herisau and Schwellbrunn.

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7.60 km

View of Schwellbrunn

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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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15.4 km

Tüfenberg

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Transition between Urnäsch and Schönengrund AR / Wald SG

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18.8 km

Appenzellerland

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Nice and quiet section of the Alpine Panorama Trail
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20.7 km

Panoramic View of Säntis

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When Appenzell's most prominent peak, the Säntis, is not shrouded in clouds, the panorama of the Alpstein massif is magnificent.

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21.7 km

View of Säntis above Schönau

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With its 2,501 meters, the Säntis in the Alpstein mountains is naturally well visible from almost everywhere. Also from here!

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26.5 km

View of Hemberg

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From the Urnäscherstrasse you have a great view of the village of Hemberg, which is settled on the wide mountain ridge. On the lush green pastures in between, cows often …

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42.3 km

View of the Alpstein and Säntis

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Wonderful view of the Appenzellerland and the Alpstein.

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

5.63 km

1.88 km

793 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

2.91 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

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Friday 29 May

27°C

11°C

15 %

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