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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Wissbachschlucht Waterfall – Wisssee loop from Schachen

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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Wissbachschlucht Waterfall – Wisssee loop from Schachen

Easy

4.5

(12)

30

hikers

Wissbachschlucht Waterfall – Wisssee loop from Schachen

01:59

6.72km

180m

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: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.23 km

Bridge in the Wissbach Gorge

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One of the countless bridges that you cross when hiking in the Wissbachtal

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3.36 km

Wissbachschlucht Waterfall

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Very nice waterfall, also ideal in autumn (fall colors). Then the access to the water can be a bit slippery.

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3.50 km

Wisssee

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Small lake before going into the covered gorge.

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3.62 km

Wissbach Gorge and Historic Power Plant

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The Wissbachschlucht is a wild and romantic side valley of the Glatt between Gossau, Flawil and Degersheim. A covered wooden walkway leads hikers safely through the gorge. A paradise for …

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5

3.80 km

Wissbach gorge fireplace

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Be careful, the path is only partially accessible, with steep tunnel stairs and bridges, etc. But pushing is easy and not a problem.

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6

4.24 km

Detour to the reservoir

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A detour from the main path takes you to the Wissbach reservoir. It's very romantic and natural.

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4.62 km

Wissbach dam

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an overgrown dam for the small power station below the Weissbach bridge

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8

5.39 km

Trail Along the River

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Completely unsuitable for normal bikes, only feasible with a good MTB, even if it's still a great trail here, further back it becomes S1-2.

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6.72 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

1.89 km

893 m

460 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

1.80 km

940 m

412 m

351 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Friday 9 October

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9°C

95 %

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