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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The best cycling routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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Cycling in Appenzell Ausserrhoden is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Eastern Switzerland. So you can find your perfect Appenzell Ausserrhoden bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Säntispanorama-Route

45.5km

03:14

830m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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2. Idyllic St. Anton circuit: Baroque, farms and mountain views

27.5km

02:06

690m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Appenzeller Aussichtsroute

38.9km

02:38

720m

840m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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492

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4. Rural idyll! – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Urnäsch

39.1km

03:11

840m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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234

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5. Old Town of Appenzell – View of the Alpstein Mountains loop from Niederteufen

36.4km

02:26

550m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(30)

246

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6. Thal Vineyards – Gaißau Cycle Path loop from Wienacht-Tobel

30.8km

01:57

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ruppen Pass – Landsgemeindeplatz Trogen loop from Heiden

40.0km

02:59

950m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(20)

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8. Gübsensee West Dam – View from the Ganggelibrugg loop from Herisau

22.6km

01:34

350m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Ruppen Pass – Altstätten Old Town loop from Wald AR

30.5km

02:17

750m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of the Alpstein Mountains – Old Town of Appenzell loop from Stofel

48.8km

03:26

930m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

1. Säntispanorama-Route

2. Idyllic St. Anton circuit: Baroque, farms and mountain views

3. Appenzeller Aussichtsroute

4. Rural idyll! – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Urnäsch

5. Old Town of Appenzell – View of the Alpstein Mountains loop from Niederteufen

6. Thal Vineyards – Gaißau Cycle Path loop from Wienacht-Tobel

7. Ruppen Pass – Landsgemeindeplatz Trogen loop from Heiden

8. Gübsensee West Dam – View from the Ganggelibrugg loop from Herisau

9. Ruppen Pass – Altstätten Old Town loop from Wald AR

10. View of the Alpstein Mountains – Old Town of Appenzell loop from Stofel

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