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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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Stoss Battlefield Chapel – Geißensteig Forest Trail loop from Stoss

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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Mittelland

Stoss Battlefield Chapel – Geißensteig Forest Trail loop from Stoss

Easy

4.8

(9)

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Stoss Battlefield Chapel – Geißensteig Forest Trail loop from Stoss

01:57

5.92km

250m

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: July 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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110 m

Stoss Battlefield Chapel

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A very pretty little chapel, an inn, just a few meters away is the battle memorial with a great view and directly opposite the chapel there is parking and a …

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1.59 km

Sommersberg Swing with a View

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In summer this is a wonderful place to take a break with a beautiful view and in winter this area is ideal for easy and safe snowshoe tours or winter …

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2.00 km

Sommersberg Inn

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All over the summer mountain, including here, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Alpstein and the Rhine Valley.

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2.07 km

View from Sommersberg

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2.73 km

Geißensteig Forest Trail

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This section through the forest is super beautiful and leads over beautiful rooty forest paths.

PS .: This section is also very beautiful in winter and is also suitable for …

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3.71 km

View of the Gais Plain

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With a little altitude you have a very nice view of the Gais high moor.

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5.92 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

2.07 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.40 km

1.37 km

796 m

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 23 July

26°C

11°C

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Comments

December 28, 2025,Gais Sommersberg

Extremely many hikers, but pleasant temperature and truly dreamlike weather.

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Stoss Battlefield Chapel – Geißensteig Forest Trail loop from Stoss

Stoss Battlefield Chapel

Sommersberg Swing with a View

Sommersberg Inn

View from Sommersberg

Geißensteig Forest Trail

View of the Gais Plain

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