The best MTB trails in Vorderland

31rides

4.8

(70)

465 people rode here

Mountain biking in Vorderland is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

View of Lake Constance – Fünfländerblick Viewpoint loop from Heiden	Intermediate 02:48 29.8km
Polderdamm Path to Gaissau – Höchst Marina loop from Wienacht-Tobel	Intermediate 02:40 45.6km
St. Anton Viewpoint – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Reute	Expert 02:46 31.0km
View of the Alpstein – Wolfhalden Flow Trail S1 loop from Wolfhalden	Intermediate 02:22 22.4km
Heiden Railway Station – St. Anton Viewpoint loop from Heiden	Intermediate 01:53 23.7km
St. Anton Viewpoint – Heiden Railway Station loop from Heiden	Intermediate 02:01 27.4km
Airfield runway end – View of Lake Constance loop from Wienacht-Tobel	Easy 01:28 21.3km
View of Lake Constance – Fünfländerblick Viewpoint loop from Schwendi bei Heiden	Expert 03:23 37.3km
Trail Along the Stream – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Heiden	Intermediate 01:39 18.7km

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View of Lake Constance – Fünfländerblick Viewpoint loop from Heiden
02:48
29.8km
10.6km/h
800m
800m
Intermediate
4.9
(7)
57
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Polderdamm Path to Gaissau – Höchst Marina loop from Wienacht-Tobel
02:40
45.6km
17.1km/h
270m
270m
Intermediate
4.7
(21)
115
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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St. Anton Viewpoint – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Reute
02:46
31.0km
11.2km/h
900m
900m
Expert
4.8
(9)
34
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4
View of the Alpstein – Wolfhalden Flow Trail S1 loop from Wolfhalden
02:22
22.4km
9.5km/h
650m
650m
Intermediate
4.7
(6)
22
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Heiden Railway Station – St. Anton Viewpoint loop from Heiden
01:53
23.7km
12.6km/h
620m
620m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
20
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
St. Anton Viewpoint – Heiden Railway Station loop from Heiden
02:01
27.4km
13.6km/h
580m
580m
Intermediate
4.7
(6)
24
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Airfield runway end – View of Lake Constance loop from Wienacht-Tobel
01:28
21.3km
14.5km/h
270m
260m
Easy
5.0
(1)
13
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
View of Lake Constance – Fünfländerblick Viewpoint loop from Schwendi bei Heiden
03:23
37.3km
11.0km/h
990m
990m
Expert
5.0
(1)
13
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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9
Trail Along the Stream – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Heiden
01:39
18.7km
11.3km/h
510m
510m
Intermediate
6
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.