The best mountain hikes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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1,529
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Last updated: October 24, 2025
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1. Säntis Summit – View of Lake Constance loop from Wildhaus
14.4km
07:42
1,180m
1,180m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(12)
103
hikers
2. View of Säntis – Säntis Summit loop from Wildhaus
10.0km
06:17
1,080m
1,080m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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11
hikers
3. View from Sommersberg – Wirtshaus Gabi's loop from Gais
10.4km
03:15
410m
410m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
hikers
4. Säntis Summit – Lysengrat Ridge loop from Wildhaus
10.9km
05:52
930m
930m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.0
(1)
9
hikers
5. View of Säntis loop from Wildhaus
6.10km
03:55
690m
690m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(1)
4
hikers
6. View of Säntis – Scherenturm loop from Wildhaus
13.4km
06:58
1,050m
1,050m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(1)
5
hikers
7. Hochalp loop from Eggli
5.04km
02:02
310m
310m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5
hikers
8. Hundwiler Höhi loop from Zürchersmühle
9.19km
03:06
470m
470m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
hikers
9. View from Sommersberg – Wirtshaus Gabi's loop from Rietli
9.62km
03:05
390m
390m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
hikers
10. Hochalp loop from Urnäsch
8.52km
03:12
480m
480m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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