Mountain biking in Hinterland is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: September 15, 2025

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1. Säntisfluh Scenic Landscape – Urnäsch loop from Urnäsch

39.3km

03:07

810m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Risipass View of Säntis – Risipass Trail loop from Wildhaus

32.7km

03:24

1,230m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Hilly Appenzell region – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Herisau

27.9km

02:27

670m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Risipass Trail – Risipass View of Säntis loop from Wildhaus

66.3km

06:59

2,270m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. View from Hundwiler Höhi – Urnäsch loop from Waldstatt

30.5km

02:47

920m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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6. Seat – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Waldstatt

45.7km

04:29

1,390m

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7. Schwänberg Bridge – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Waldstatt

63.3km

05:35

1,530m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Hilly Appenzell region – Schwellbrunn loop from Herisau AB

21.2km

01:59

530m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Haggen Bridge (Ganggelibrugg) – Waldegg loop from Schachen

74.6km

07:29

2,480m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. View from Hundwiler Höhi – View of Hundwiler Höhi loop from Waldstatt

22.2km

01:54

580m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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1. Säntisfluh Scenic Landscape – Urnäsch loop from Urnäsch

2. Risipass View of Säntis – Risipass Trail loop from Wildhaus

3. Hilly Appenzell region – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Herisau

4. Risipass Trail – Risipass View of Säntis loop from Wildhaus

5. View from Hundwiler Höhi – Urnäsch loop from Waldstatt

6. Seat – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Waldstatt

7. Schwänberg Bridge – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Waldstatt

8. Hilly Appenzell region – Schwellbrunn loop from Herisau AB

9. Haggen Bridge (Ganggelibrugg) – Waldegg loop from Schachen

10. View from Hundwiler Höhi – View of Hundwiler Höhi loop from Waldstatt

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