A very worthwhile train journey up to Heiden. You are rewarded with a great panorama over the lake, a really funny joke trail and a pretty little town that invites you to linger. All in all, pleasant and relaxing.

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DirkR.

March 3, 2024

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Heiden train station on the Rorschach - Heiden cogwheel connection including nostalgic carriages 🇨🇭

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July 18, 2022

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Rorschach-Heiden rack railway

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Location: Vorderland, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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