The best walks and hikes in Hinterland
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Hinterland to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Hinterland is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 23, 2025
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1. To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour
14.4km
07:32
1,170m
1,170m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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477
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2. Round trip to Hundwiler Höhi
9.01km
03:01
460m
460m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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463
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3. From Schwägalp via Potersalp to Säntis
9.47km
04:58
1,170m
100m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(42)
178
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4. From Schönengrund over the Hochhamm
9.96km
03:07
400m
400m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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84
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5. Up and down against the backdrop of the Säntis
10.6km
04:16
680m
680m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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6. Up the Ramsenstock
8.49km
02:29
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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371
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7. Hochalp East (1,525 m) – Hochalp 1.521 meters loop from Urnäsch
6.79km
02:27
340m
340m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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242
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9. Schwägalp – Quiet zone loop from Wildhaus
6.61km
01:58
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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213
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10. Ridge Trail Hundwiler Höhi – Hundwiler Höhi Restaurant loop from Hundwil
9.95km
03:22
520m
520m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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