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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The Top 12 Gorges in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 12

to choose from in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra …

Last updated: September 19, 2025

Wissbach Gorge Trail

Wissbach Gorge

The Wissbach Gorge is a wildly romantic side valley of the Glatt between Gossau, Flawil and Degersheim. A covered wooden walkway leads hikers safely through the gorge. A paradise for families with children.

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Wissbach Gorge and Historic Power Plant

The Wissbachschlucht is a wild and romantic side valley of the Glatt between Gossau, Flawil and Degersheim. A covered wooden walkway leads hikers safely through the gorge. A paradise for …

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Haggen Bridge Over the Sitter Gorge

Wow! What a view! And crazy this bridge is there just for cyclists and walkers.

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Confluence of Sitter and Rotbach at Strom

A particularly beautiful bathing area and a single adventure playground for children to build dams, splash around, pile up stone chippings and much more.Especially in summer there is a refreshing break area with shady areas.

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Sonderbach Bridge

Bridge over the Sonderbach. Wild and deep ravine, very nice hiking trail.

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Down countless steps into the Rotbachtobel

A very beautiful hiking trail that leads over many wooden steps (be careful, risk of slipping when it rains!) And, among other things, over a bridge through the Rotbachtobel.

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Wissbach Gorge Trail

The Wissbachschluchtweg is an impressive hiking trail with its many wooden bridges and footbridges. The Wissbach offers inviting barbecue areas and countless beautiful spots for swimming in the warmer half …

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Fuchslochtobel

Rustic ravine between Walzenhausen and Sankt Margrethen, in which a jungle atmosphere arises. A narrow bridge leads over the stream, which cascades down over a rock face in a kind of waterfall.

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Mattenbachtobel Bridge

Super nice view, which is really worth it, pure enjoyment

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Idyllic Täli Valley and Ruins

A calmly rippling brook, a good path, a barbecue, a derelict house on the top and a former bathroom at the top. Please observe the bike code

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The Top 12 Gorges in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Wissbach Gorge Trail

Wissbach Gorge and Historic Power Plant

Haggen Bridge Over the Sitter Gorge

Confluence of Sitter and Rotbach at Strom

Sonderbach Bridge

Down countless steps into the Rotbachtobel

Wissbach Gorge Trail

Fuchslochtobel

Mattenbachtobel Bridge

Idyllic Täli Valley and Ruins

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