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Lochweg Bridge – Schwänberg loop from Gossau SG

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Lochweg Bridge – Schwänberg loop from Gossau SG

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4.5

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Lochweg Bridge – Schwänberg loop from Gossau SG

02:33

9.12km

180m

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: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 km

Familie Kunzie Dairy Farm – Milk for Appenzeller Cheese

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Farm near Gosnau where milk is made for the good Appenzeller cheese

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3.17 km

Confluence of the Wissbach and the Glatt

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The Wissbach comes from Schwellbrunn, the Glatt from Herisau. Together they later flow into the Thur as Glatt near Oberbüren.

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3.38 km

Lochweg Bridge

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Bridge over the Glatt, on Lochweg, resp. Flawil border route.

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4.27 km

Schwanberg
Schwänberg is a settlement in the municipality of Herisau. It is the oldest documented location in Appenzellerland. Schwänberg has a townscape of national importance.
In 821, the settlement was …

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4.80 km

farm shop

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The farm shop is well-stocked, including ice cream, sweet cider, and homemade cakes and plaited bread. The table in front invites you to linger!

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5.84 km

Zellermüli Historic Mill Settlement

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Who cares: a building steeped in history on the canton border of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen.

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6.27 km

Bench with a view of Marstalweiher

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Pulvermühle 1832 in the Marstal
In the 19th century, however, it was probably the most dangerous place in Gossau: A powder factory claimed some lives there. Far away from the …

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7.26 km

Muelt

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The former well-known restaurant is unfortunately closed. But the playground is still there. And a small self-service corner.

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

1.35 km

1.17 km

366 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.51 km

2.34 km

1.00 km

135 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

25°C

16°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Lochweg Bridge – Schwänberg loop from Gossau SG

Familie Kunzie Dairy Farm – Milk for Appenzeller Cheese

Confluence of the Wissbach and the Glatt

Lochweg Bridge

Schwänberg

farm shop

Zellermüli Historic Mill Settlement

Bench with a view of Marstalweiher

Muelt

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