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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Schönengrund

Hochhamm Mountain Restaurant – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Schönengrund

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Schönengrund

Hochhamm Mountain Restaurant – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Schönengrund

Hard

5.0

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Hochhamm Mountain Restaurant – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Schönengrund

04:01

51.6km

1,460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.1 km for 176 m

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Hochhamm Mountain Restaurant

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The mountain restaurant with its beautiful terrace and the best view is always open on weekends. During the week only when the weather is nice.
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18.0 km

The Säntis is at 2501.9 m above sea level. M. the highest mountain in the Alpstein (Eastern Switzerland). Due to the exposed, northern upstream location of the Alpstein, the mountain is a landmark that can be seen from afar.

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19.1 km

Descent on Schwägalp Pass Road

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Wide large mountain pass road, not ideal for MTB. With MTB, it's better to use the old mountain pass road from Schwägalp. Except for downhill shredding...

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22.0 km

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

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Cable car to the Säntis, Schwägalp
The Säntis was the goal of many projects. In 1903, the concession for a cog railway was granted. The planned route was Appenzell-Wasserauen-Meglisalp-Säntis. When …

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22.1 km

View of the Säntis North Face

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From here, you can see the north face of the Säntis, including the LSB (Long Distance Ski Area) from Schwägalp. The large and modern Hotel Säntis is also located here. …

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23.5 km

Schwägalppass

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Super tour, which is easy to organize with travel by SBB. All ascents are moderate. Some sections are picture-perfect - and you are moving in a part of Switzerland where …

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39.2 km

View of the Churfirsten from Bendel

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View of the Churfisten, provided there are no clouds covering them...

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43.5 km

Historic Village Center of Hemberg

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The small Toggenburg village of Hemberg is beautifully situated on a hilltop. In the village center there are a few old farmhouses and large restaurants, and from the edge of …

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51.6 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

7.48 km

3.06 km

2.48 km

1.21 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

8.99 km

1.95 km

473 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

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Hochhamm Mountain Restaurant – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Schönengrund

Hochhamm Mountain Restaurant

Alpstein Range with Säntis

Descent on Schwägalp Pass Road

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

View of the Säntis North Face

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Historic Village Center of Hemberg

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