However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 13 beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Martina
Hiking Highlight
On the way from Petersalp towards Guggeien, there are several small waterfalls to admire, provided there is enough water, and the splashing is wonderful. The path itself is not really something special, but these waterfalls make it something special.
Tip by Martina
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Hiking Highlight
Very nice waterfall, also ideal in autumn (fall colors). Then the access to the water can be a bit slippery.
Tip by Karin
Hiking Highlight
Multi-level, easily visible and accessible waterfall. Coming from above, this is the first waterfall on the Wasserfallweg
Tip by Karin
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Tamara (unterwegs)
Hiking Highlight
Waterfall in the Rotbachtobel, probably the largest and most beautiful waterfall for miles around. Access via a new, steep but well-made path, same way back.
The Höchfall is a first-class highlight, absolutely worth seeing 🤩🤩🤩
Tip by Werner 🚶♂️🚵♂️🚴♂️
Hiking Highlight
"Only" an artificial stream waterfall, but very romantic to look at.
Tip by Werner 🚶♂️🚵♂️🚴♂️
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Cool partly steep path, near the waterfall. Small rope passage at the top.
Tip by Werner 🚶♂️🚵♂️🚴♂️
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