The best walks and hikes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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Eastern Switzerland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Appenzell Ausserrhoden is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 23, 2025
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1. To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour
14.4km
07:32
1,170m
1,170m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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477
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2. Round trip to Hundwiler Höhi
9.01km
03:01
460m
460m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(61)
463
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3. From Schwägalp via Potersalp to Säntis
9.47km
04:58
1,170m
100m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(42)
178
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4. From Schönengrund over the Hochhamm
9.96km
03:07
400m
400m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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174
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5. Chindlisteiweg in the Appenzell region
7.29km
02:11
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84
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6. Up and down against the backdrop of the Säntis
10.6km
04:16
680m
680m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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116
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7. Suspension bridge, Kaienspitz and lake view
10.0km
03:06
360m
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8. Up the Ramsenstock
8.49km
02:29
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. From the Biedermeier village to Lake Constance
8.68km
02:37
140m
530m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Hills above the Rotbach valley
9.69km
03:03
380m
380m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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