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The Top 18 Lakes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Looking to visit the best lakes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Appenzell Ausserrhoden’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Gäbrisseeli

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Small cute private lake

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Gübsensee (Gübsen Reservoir)

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Lake in the vicinity of St. Gallen. Several fire places. Bathing area too. A restaurant is located on the lake.

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Wisssee

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Small lake before going into the covered gorge.

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Saumweiher Pond and Wooden Bridge

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The Saumweiher, or rather the dam, was redeveloped in 2016. By clearing many shrubs and trees, the area became airier. The bank at the pond is ideal to pause briefly …

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Bike route along Gübsensee and the Sitter Bridge

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Expensive parking fees, traffic jams or overcrowded public transport - with a bike you can leave such inconveniences behind you. With a little steam or a turbo on an e-bike, …

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Inlets 1 + 2

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Feed 1 from the underground pressure tunnel from the Urnäsch.
Slightly next to it is feed 2 from the Sitter.
Information on this can be found in the photos.

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Wooden bridge and forest path

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Partly quite exposed and washed out by the rain. Before the first descent I walked the path. MTB S3

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Forest pond with bench

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Romantic little forest pond (private), with a bench to relax ...

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Bench with a view of Marstalweiher

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Pulvermühle 1832 in the Marstal
In the 19th century, however, it was probably the most dangerous place in Gossau: A powder factory claimed some lives there. Far away from the …

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View of Lake Constance from Vögelinsegg

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All-round view of the lake and Appenzellerland

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The Top 18 Lakes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Gäbrisseeli

Gübsensee (Gübsen Reservoir)

Wisssee

Saumweiher Pond and Wooden Bridge

Bike route along Gübsensee and the Sitter Bridge

Inlets 1 + 2

Wooden bridge and forest path

Forest pond with bench

Bench with a view of Marstalweiher

View of Lake Constance from Vögelinsegg

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