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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Hinterland
Waldstatt

Hörnli Pass – Nieschberg Viewpoint loop from Waldstatt

Moderate

4.5

(4)

18

hikers

Hörnli Pass – Nieschberg Viewpoint loop from Waldstatt

03:01

9.85km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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228 m

Silvesterchlaus

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Carved, life-size wooden Silvesterchlaus (New Year's Eve Santa Claus). Silvesterchlausen is a traditional event on December 31st and January 13th in Waldstatt and Urnäsch.

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2

2.16 km

Hörnli Pass

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Beautiful picnic spot with a great view

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3

2.44 km

Gwonderhusli Farm Stand

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Great, lovingly furnished sales stand with items from the region + drinks

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4

3.34 km

Nieschberg Viewpoint

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Beautiful viewpoint near Herisau with a great panorama.

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5

3.37 km

The point up there with the beautiful distinctive tree is called Nieschberg. 2 benches under the tree with extremely beautiful views (including as far as Lake Constance).

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6

4.02 km

Villa Sorgenfrei

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A very special and striking house with a tower, located above Herisau on the Nieschberg, visible from afar.
"The Villa Sorgenfrei, designed by H. Grunwald and built in 1907/08, was …

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7.04 km

Cozy excursion restaurant with great views.

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9.85 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

2.47 km

1.69 km

1.69 km

108 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

3.28 km

1.38 km

1.13 km

343 m

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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