View of Lake Constance – Kaienspitz (1,122 m) loop from Rehetobel

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Vorderland

Rehetobel

View of Lake Constance – Kaienspitz (1,122 m) loop from Rehetobel

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View of Lake Constance – Kaienspitz (1,122 m) loop from Rehetobel

02:55

9.47km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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810 m

View of Lake Constance

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Beautiful view over Lake Constance from high up in the Appenzell Alps, right on the northern edge of the Alps. The panoram stretches to Germany in the north and Austria in the east.

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2.32 km

Crossing between Roter Kaien and Ettenberg over streams

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Narrow, shady and slippery descent and ascent through the ravine.

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5.52 km

View of Lake Constance and the mountains from Kaienspitz

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From Heiden it is a somewhat laborious climb, but very scenic partly through forests and meadows. The wonderful view is well worth the effort.

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6.56 km

Decorated Path Through the Fir Forest

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A really beautiful piece of forest, unfortunately a bit short. You could also film fairy tales here 😉

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7.00 km

Kaienspitz Summit Grill and Picnic Area

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The climb is very worth it! The view is legendary and the barbecue area is beautifully maintained.

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7.01 km

Kaienspitz (1,122 m)

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Super view of Eastern Switzerland

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7.02 km

View of Lake Constance

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The climb to the Kaienspitz and Gupf peaks is rewarded with a wonderful view of Lake Constance. Exceptional on a clear day.

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9.25 km

View of Rehetobel village and the surrounding mountains

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Rehetobel (Alemannic Rechtobel) is a political municipality in the Vorderland of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.

The name Rehetobel appears in documents relatively late compared to the communities …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

2.38 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

3.08 km

1.56 km

857 m

636 m

225 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

4°C

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Comments

September 22, 2024,Kaienspitz

A lovely walk in summer and winter. At the summit there is a fantastic panoramic view and a lovely grill. The Nature Friends House is located very close to the summit.

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