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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Herisau

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Herisau

The best running trails around Herisau

38runs

4.0

(9)

664 people ran here

Running around Herisau is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Herisau—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Gübsensee – View of Gübsensee loop from Herisau AB	Intermediate 01:00 9.07km
View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Herisau AB	Intermediate 01:30 13.6km
Egg loop from Rietwis	Intermediate 00:59 9.11km
Running loop from Winkeln	Easy 00:31 4.79km

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Gübsensee – View of Gübsensee loop from Herisau AB
01:00
9.07km
6:36/km
160m
160m
Intermediate
4.0
(2)
99
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Herisau AB
01:30
13.6km
6:35/km
240m
240m
Intermediate
60
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Egg loop from Rietwis
00:59
9.11km
6:30/km
160m
160m
Intermediate
3.0
(1)
52
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Running loop from Winkeln
00:31
4.79km
6:26/km
70m
60m
Easy
49
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bannwald loop from Herisau AB

01:22

12.6km

6:27/km

190m

190m

Intermediate

5.0

(1)

43

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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