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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The best running trails in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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Running in Appenzell Ausserrhoden is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

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1. Waldegg Adventure Restaurant loop from Speicher

11.9km

01:19

270m

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

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2. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Herisau

9.02km

01:00

160m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Waldegg Adventure Restaurant – Schweizer Familie Fire Pit loop from Schützengarten

12.3km

01:29

380m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of the Valley Near Gossau loop from Waldstatt

17.1km

02:06

600m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Teufen AR

6.95km

00:44

90m

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

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6. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Herisau AB

13.4km

01:28

230m

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

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7. Bannwald loop from Herisau AB

12.7km

01:22

190m

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

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8. Egg loop from Rietwis

9.11km

00:59

160m

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

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9. Running loop from Winkeln

4.79km

00:31

70m

60m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Egg loop from Herisau

5.82km

00:37

100m

90m

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

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The best running trails in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

1. Waldegg Adventure Restaurant loop from Speicher

2. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Herisau

3. Waldegg Adventure Restaurant – Schweizer Familie Fire Pit loop from Schützengarten

4. View of the Valley Near Gossau loop from Waldstatt

5. Running loop from Teufen AR

6. View of Gübsensee – Gübsensee loop from Herisau AB

7. Bannwald loop from Herisau AB

8. Egg loop from Rietwis

9. Running loop from Winkeln

10. Egg loop from Herisau

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