View of the Alpstein Mountains – Ruppen Pass loop from Stofel

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View of the Alpstein Mountains – Ruppen Pass loop from Stofel

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View of the Alpstein Mountains – Ruppen Pass loop from Stofel

03:26

48.9km

930m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 48.4 km for 146 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.76 km

Rotbachtobel

Forest

3.73 km

Hüttenwald

Forest

9.18 km

View of the Alpstein Mountains

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From here you can enjoy a wonderful view over the green meadows and hills to the rugged peaks of the Alpstein massif.

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11.6 km

Landsgemeindeplatz 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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11.9 km

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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16.1 km

Appenzellerland Cycling Tour

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16.1 km

Views of the Alpstein Massif

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35.6 km

View of the Rhine Valley from above Altstätten

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From up here you have a fantastic view of the Rhine Valley. In spring, you see snow-capped mountains in the background and in autumn, when the thick mist soup lies down, the sun shines up here.

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35.8 km

Ruppen Pass

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The Ruppenpass is one of the most beautiful cycle crossings between the Rhine Valley and St. Gallen. From here you can also head towards St. Anton or to the other side towards Gäbris.

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36.4 km

Ruppenpass

Mountain Pass

41.0 km

Landsgemeindeplatz Trogen

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Beautiful, large square in the center of Trogen, surrounded by many very distinctive historical buildings.
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