Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Places to see
Natural Monuments
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Vorderland

The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Vorderland

Vorderland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8

beautiful natural monuments in Vorderland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Mysterious Chindlistei

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Chindlistein is a mystical place to linger.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Rinnen- und Schalenstein Unter-Altenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Rinnen- und Schalenstein is a very unusual place in Unter-Altenstein. On the information board you can read what is special about this landmark.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Save

Sign up now to discover places like this

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Sign up for free

Chindlistein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Note: The mentioned rock spur "Teufels- oder Hexenkänzeli" is about 200-300 m west of Chindlistein and is a separate object. At this point here is "just" the "Chindlistei".

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Save

Nagelfluh rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nagelfluh (rock)
The Nagelfluh is a geologically young conglomerate of eroded material from the Alps, in which river pebbles are bonded with a binding agent. The higher the lime content …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Save

Solitary Tree on the Hill in Appenzell

Highlight • Natural Monument

The tree stands on a hill in Appenzell, with the Vorarlberg Rhine Valley in the background. looks so beautiful I've been there many times and I'm always fascinated.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Save

Cape of Good Hope

Highlight • Natural Monument

Striking rock face right next to the road, risk of falling rocks! Drive through full of hope 😉

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Save

Junction to the "Teufelskänzeli"

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here the path goes to the ritual site "Teufelskänzeli" (path is missing in Komoot). A little further up, and then left on foot to the Teufelskänzeli rock head.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Save

Old Oak Tree With Lake View

Highlight • Natural Monument

An old oak tree from 1913, planted to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation.
With a comfortable bench and a great view of the lake.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

Save

Loading

Other adventures in Vorderland

Lake and Alps Adventure – explore 100 dreamy places in our cycling region!

Road Cycling Collection by

Lake and Alps

Most popular routes in Vorderland

Hiking in Vorderland

Most popular attractions in Vorderland

Places to see

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

or

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Find even more amazing natural monuments in Vorderland by checking out the top Highlights region by region:

LutzenbergWalzenhausenGrub (AR)WalzenhausenRehetobel

Explore more

Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones in Vorderland:

Get ready to conquer new peaks

Sign up for Free

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy