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.

Säntispanorama-Route	Expert 03:14 45.5km
Rural idyll! – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Urnäsch	Expert 03:12 39.3km
Gübsensee Dam West – View from the Ganggelibrugg loop from Herisau	Intermediate 01:34 22.6km
Schwägalp – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Waldstatt	Expert 03:50 52.0km
Saumweiher Pond – View of Schwellbrunn loop from Schönengrund	Intermediate 01:48 25.4km
View of Hemberg – Panoramic View of Säntis loop from Waldstatt	Intermediate 01:41 24.7km
Saumweiher Pond – Country Inn Rössli Hundwil loop from Herisau AB	Intermediate 02:15 34.7km
Saumweiher Pond – Restaurant Bären Sturzenegg loop from Herisau AB	Intermediate 01:06 16.3km
View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalp loop from Urnäsch	Expert 01:44 23.2km

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Säntispanorama-Route
03:14
45.5km
14.1km/h
830m
830m
Expert
4.3
(6)
88
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Rural idyll! – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Urnäsch
03:12
39.3km
12.3km/h
840m
840m
Expert
4.6
(38)
476
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Gübsensee Dam West – View from the Ganggelibrugg loop from Herisau
01:34
22.6km
14.4km/h
350m
350m
Intermediate
4.9
(17)
91
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
4
4
Schwägalp – View of the Säntis North Face loop from Waldstatt
03:50
52.0km
13.6km/h
1,190m
1,190m
Expert
5.0
(5)
137
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
5
5
Saumweiher Pond – View of Schwellbrunn loop from Schönengrund
01:48
25.4km
14.0km/h
440m
440m
Intermediate
5.0
(8)
75
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
View of Hemberg – Panoramic View of Säntis loop from Waldstatt
01:41
24.7km
14.7km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
4.7
(6)
49
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Saumweiher Pond – Country Inn Rössli Hundwil loop from Herisau AB
02:15
34.7km
15.5km/h
390m
380m
Intermediate
3.0
(1)
62
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Saumweiher Pond – Restaurant Bären Sturzenegg loop from Herisau AB
01:06
16.3km
14.7km/h
210m
210m
Intermediate
3.0
(1)
53
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalp loop from Urnäsch
01:44
23.2km
13.4km/h
550m
550m
Expert
5.0
(2)
37
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.