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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The best road cycling routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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1. Alpstein Range with Säntis – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Herisau

59.7km

03:21

1,300m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Herisau AB

118km

06:49

2,610m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell – Teufen in Appenzell loop from Herisau

48.4km

02:18

630m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Billiard Bar Habsburg – Rhein Bridge near St. Gallen loop from Wienacht-Tobel

55.1km

02:15

280m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Trogen Town Square – Teufen in Appenzell loop from Wald AR

42.8km

02:27

980m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Teufen in Appenzell – Trogen Town Square loop from Wilen

61.4km

03:04

950m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Teufen in Appenzell – Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell loop from Hebrig

66.8km

03:22

1,080m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch – Alpstein Range with Säntis loop from Niederteufen

68.1km

03:30

1,160m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Rietli

99.9km

05:19

1,880m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Trogen Town Square – View of Trogen and Eggersriet loop from Speicher

27.9km

01:36

610m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

1. Alpstein Range with Säntis – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Herisau

2. Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Herisau AB

3. Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell – Teufen in Appenzell loop from Herisau

4. Billiard Bar Habsburg – Rhein Bridge near St. Gallen loop from Wienacht-Tobel

5. Trogen Town Square – Teufen in Appenzell loop from Wald AR

6. Teufen in Appenzell – Trogen Town Square loop from Wilen

7. Teufen in Appenzell – Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell loop from Hebrig

8. Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch – Alpstein Range with Säntis loop from Niederteufen

9. Pre-Alpine landscape – Schwägalp Pass summit loop from Rietli

10. Trogen Town Square – View of Trogen and Eggersriet loop from Speicher

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