The Top 8 Mountain Passes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 13, 2025
If you are uphill out of the forest, an absolutely spectacular landscape with many alpine pastures and dairies follows. Fantastic in the evening light! This experience on this route can …
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Nosshaldensattel 1496 m
Nusshaldensattel
Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden
The Nusshaldensattel (also written Nosshaldensattel) is a pass on the cantonal border of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is located at …
Nusshaldensattel
Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden
The Nusshaldensattel (also written Nosshaldensattel) is a pass on the cantonal border of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is located at …
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The Ruppenpass is one of the most beautiful cycle crossings between the Rhine Valley and St. Gallen. From here you can also head towards St. Anton or to the other side towards Gäbris.
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This small but beautiful pass, which is a good five kilometers long, takes you from the village of Bühler (AR), located at 828 meters, to Trogen (AR), which is located at 903 meters.
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Great restaurant with a good kitchen on the Chistenpass. The special thing is that the host gets involved with the guest and provides many culinary surprises. There is no fixed …
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From here you have a beautiful view of the Säntis - depending on the direction you are hiking, it's worth turning around every now and then. The 2,501 meter high mountain is the highest mountain in the Alpstein.
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easily accessible farm track with lots of nature
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Great views to the east of the Alpstein mountain range towards the Rhine Valley
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