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Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Hinterland
Herisau

Schwägalppass – View of Lake Walen loop from Herisau AB

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Road cycling routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Hinterland
Herisau

Schwägalppass – View of Lake Walen loop from Herisau AB

Hard

5.0

(4)

149

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Schwägalppass – View of Lake Walen loop from Herisau AB

06:50

117km

2,640m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 10 m

After 117 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.6 km

Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

With plenty of strength, stamina, and a good dose of motivation, the climb from Urnäsch to Schwägalp is a true delight. The view leaves nothing to be desired. Highly recommended.

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2

21.3 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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3

21.7 km

Schwägalp

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Good starting point for various destinations and activities

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4

23.4 km

Schwägalppass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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31.2 km

View of Säntis

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Great view

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6

41.7 km

View of the Alpstein Massif

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Beautiful view

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7

42.5 km

Ascent to Vorder Höhi Pass

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Beautiful forest drive to the Toggenburger height, demanding, but never too steep and always easy to drive

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49.4 km

Vorder Höhi

Mountain Pass

9

57.5 km

View of Lake Walen

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Park at the viewpoint on Amdenerstraße, east of Weesen, and enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Walen and the surrounding mountains, where the sparkling water meets the green landscape. From …

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83.3 km

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Mountain Pass

B

117 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.5 km

16.0 km

12.3 km

11.9 km

2.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

108 km

9.46 km

195 m

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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