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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

The best cycling routes in Hinterland

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Cycling in Hinterland is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. So you can find your perfect Hinterland 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 29, 2025

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1. Säntispanorama-Route

45.5km

03:14

830m

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

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4.6

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

39.1km

03:11

840m

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

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4.9

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

22.6km

01:34

350m

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

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4.9

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4. Saumweiher Pond – View of Schwellbrunn loop from Schönengrund

25.4km

01:49

440m

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

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5.0

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137

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5. Schwägalp – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Waldstatt

52.0km

03:50

1,190m

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

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4.7

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6. View of Hemberg – Panoramic View of Säntis loop from Waldstatt

24.7km

01:41

410m

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

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3.0

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7. Saumweiher Pond – Country Inn Rössli Hundwil loop from Herisau AB

34.7km

02:15

390m

380m

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

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3.0

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8. Saumweiher Pond – Restaurant Bären Sturzenegg loop from Herisau AB

16.3km

01:06

210m

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

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9. View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalp loop from Urnäsch

23.2km

01:44

550m

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

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10. View of Schwellbrunn – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Herisau

25.5km

02:06

580m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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The best cycling routes in Hinterland

1. Säntispanorama-Route

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

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

4. Saumweiher Pond – View of Schwellbrunn loop from Schönengrund

5. Schwägalp – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Waldstatt

6. View of Hemberg – Panoramic View of Säntis loop from Waldstatt

7. Saumweiher Pond – Country Inn Rössli Hundwil loop from Herisau AB

8. Saumweiher Pond – Restaurant Bären Sturzenegg loop from Herisau AB

9. View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalp loop from Urnäsch

10. View of Schwellbrunn – Restaurant Fuchsacker loop from Herisau

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