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: October 8, 2025

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1. Säntispanorama-Route

45.5km

03:14

830m

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

27.5km

02:06

690m

Expert 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

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

39.3km

03:12

840m

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5. Appenzell Village Center – View of the Alpstein Mountains loop from Niederteufen

36.7km

02:27

550m

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

31.7km

02:00

250m

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

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7. Ruppen Pass – Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell loop from Heiden

40.0km

02:59

950m

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

22.6km

01:34

350m

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

30.7km

02:18

750m

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

49.0km

03:26

930m

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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. Appenzell Village Center – View of the Alpstein Mountains loop from Niederteufen

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

7. Ruppen Pass – Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell loop from Heiden

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

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

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

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