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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Mittelland

Beautiful view of the Alpstein – View of the Alpstein Mountains loop from Gais

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Mittelland

Beautiful view of the Alpstein – View of the Alpstein Mountains loop from Gais

Easy

5.0

(7)

37

hikers

Beautiful view of the Alpstein – View of the Alpstein Mountains loop from Gais

01:54

6.56km

160m

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: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

48 m

Gais railway station

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Since November 18, 1911, the Appenzeller Bahn rack railway with route number 856 has been running from the SBB Gais station to the SBB Altstätten station on a 1000 mm …

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2

169 m

Bakery Café Böhli

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there is more inside than you might think from the outside. equipment recommendation: wallet

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3

1.80 km

View of Gais

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4

2.72 km

beautiful view of the Alpstein

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From this path you have a wonderful view of the Alpstein and the Appenzellerland towards Kronberg and Hundwiler Höhi etc.

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5

3.22 km

super soft ground

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Whatever the reason, this hiking trail is almost a therapy trail. So soft and soft, it hadn't rained at all for the last two weeks and the meadow and the path were still wonderfully damp.

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6

4.25 km

View of the Alpstein Mountains

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6.56 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

2.39 km

1.20 km

325 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.91 km

864 m

776 m

718 m

313 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (900 m)

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Friday 26 June

33°C

19°C

22 %

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