The best walks and hikes in Mittelland
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Mittelland to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Mittelland is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
4.7
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1. Hills above the Rotbach valley
9.69km
03:03
380m
380m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.5
(6)
35
hikers
2. About the Hohe Buche in the Appenzell region
6.15km
01:56
210m
300m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(143)
726
hikers
3. Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais
10.4km
03:15
410m
410m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(92)
508
hikers
4. Stoss Battlefield Chapel – Gäbrisseeli loop from Stoss
11.7km
03:38
420m
420m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(23)
140
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5. Hoher Hirschberg – beautiful and quiet forest path loop from Gais
10.8km
03:10
290m
290m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(20)
126
hikers
6. Gäbrisseeli – Untere Gäbris Mountain Inn loop from Gais
6.48km
02:02
260m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(11)
64
hikers
7. On the Eggen-Höhenweg – Bubenweiher loop from Speicher
17.3km
05:00
410m
410m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(30)
162
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8. Untere Gäbris Mountain Inn – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais
8.86km
02:45
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(31)
113
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9. Untere Gäbris Mountain Inn – Gäbrisseeli loop from Trogen
10.5km
03:12
350m
350m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(19)
114
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10. Beautiful and quiet forest path – Hoher Hirschberg loop from Rietli
9.90km
02:57
290m
290m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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