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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The Top 11 Gorges in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11

to choose from in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

Wissbach Gorge Trail

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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

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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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Confluence of Sitter and Rotbach at Strom

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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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Haggen Bridge Over the Sitter Gorge

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

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Rachentobel-Sonderbach bridge

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Bridge over the Sonderbach stream. A wild and deep ravine, a very nice hiking trail.

Currently, the path and bridge are closed for 10/25 according to SwissTopo. Duration unknown.

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Down countless steps into the Rotbachtobel

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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

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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

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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

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

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Idyllic Täli Valley and Ruins

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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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At the edge of the abyss...

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Slightly off the beaten path in the forest, where it goes straight down into the ravine. Path not very good and a bit overgrown.

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