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Oberriet

Ruhesitz Mountain Inn – Wichenstein Lake loop from Oberriet SG

Hard

4.6

(5)

135

riders

Ruhesitz Mountain Inn – Wichenstein Lake loop from Oberriet SG

04:16

48.2km

1,550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.6 km for 61 m

After 29.0 km for 272 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.59 km

Rüthi Canal Cycle Path

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Relaxing along the renaturation

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2

6.16 km

Scenic Descent With Panoramic View

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3

12.5 km

View of the Rhine Valley

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brilliant descent, or nice ascent ... you should stick to the speed recommendation of 20km a bit, because now and then there is coarse gravel on the road ...

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4

12.9 km

Montlinger Schwamm Viewpoint

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Exceptional view over the Rhine Valley and beyond towards the Hoher Freschen (2,004 metres) in the Appenzell Alps.

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5

18.8 km

View of Lake Constance

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Kamor View of the Rhineland and Hohen Kasten

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6

25.5 km

Ruhesitz Mountain Inn

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Berggasthaus Ruhesitz 1300 meters above sea level
The family-run business in Appenzellerland is in a quiet location above Brülisau. A clear view of the surrounding, enchanting mountains. The mountain inn …

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46.3 km

Wichensteiner See, Oberriet
The Wichensteinsee is located in the municipality of Oberriet at the eastern foot of the Semelenberg. A clay pit was operated on the area of today's lake …

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46.6 km

Wichenstein Lake

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Wichensteiner See, Oberriet
The Wichensteiner See is located in the municipality of Oberriet at the eastern foot of the Semelenberg. A clay pit operated on the area of the present …

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48.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

13.5 km

5.51 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

6.49 km

4.80 km

2.44 km

206 m

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Highest point (1,710 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

7°C

68 %

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