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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Stein (AR)

Beautiful clearing with a bench – Höggwald loop from Stein (AR)

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Hiking trails & Routes

Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Stein (AR)

Beautiful clearing with a bench – Höggwald loop from Stein (AR)

Easy

4.5

(11)

hikers

Beautiful clearing with a bench – Höggwald loop from Stein (AR)

01:45

6.07km

150m

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: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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93 m

Appenzell Folklore Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum showcasing Appenzell traditions in various forms. Exhibits include alpine dairy woodcarvings, embroidery machines, folk art paintings, and much more.

Website for further information:

appenzeller-museum.ch

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1.10 km

Viewpoint at the Stein water supply

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The water supply from Stein AR has a beautiful viewpoint with many benches and a tap with drinking water. The view over Stein in the direction of St. Gallen / …

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1.92 km

beautiful clearing with a bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point there is a beautiful clearing in the Höggwald with a wonderful view and a bench.

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2.20 km

Höggwald

Highlight • Forest

It is always wonderful to walk through forests and in this one the scent of needles was just wonderfully intense, extremely fine! The storm damage from 2018 can still be …

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3.81 km

Rachentobel-Sonderbach bridge

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Bridge over the Sonderbach stream. A wild and deep ravine, a very nice hiking trail.

Currently, the path and bridge are closed for 10/25 according to SwissTopo. Duration unknown.

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5.71 km

Protestant Church Stein AR

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1749 by the famous master builders Grubenmann.

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5.92 km

Small Animal Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

5.95 km

Appenzeller Show Dairy

Highlight • Structure

In the show dairy, you can discover the production of Appenzeller cheese on an experiential tour. The show dairy is open 364 days a year, cheese is produced daily until 3 p.m.

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6.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.01 km

1.95 km

1.44 km

567 m

101 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.58 km

1.39 km

570 m

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

32°C

19°C

25 %

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Beautiful clearing with a bench – Höggwald loop from Stein (AR)

Appenzell Folklore Museum

Viewpoint at the Stein water supply

beautiful clearing with a bench

Höggwald

Rachentobel-Sonderbach bridge

Protestant Church Stein AR

Small Animal Enclosure

Appenzeller Show Dairy

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