Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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141 m

Trogen

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Trogen, one of the most beautiful villages in Appenzell, is idyllically situated on a hilltop at the foot of the Gäbris mountain and is well worth a visit. The …

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308 m

Trogen railway station

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From here you can take the train to St. Gallen and on to Appenzell.

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2.03 km

Chastenloch Restaurant

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It goes down very steeply, it goes up very steeply. Down by the river is a restaurant with limited opening times.
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5.37 km

Waterfall Near St. Gallen Forest

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Rather difficult to access and not very visible.

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6.79 km

Wald Church (Appenzell Ausserrhoden)

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Originally, the Wald population - like the villages in the near and far surroundings - were churchgoers of Goldach. A church was built there in 1275. In 1461, the Appenzell …

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9.57 km

Giant Sequoias at the Entrance to Trogen Cemetery

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There are five huge, ancient sequoias here. The largest is over 40 meters high.

The trees actually come from the Sierra Nevada in California, but seeds and plants were brought …

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9.81 km

Historic Center of Trogen

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Trogen is a municipality in the Mittelland district of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR) in Switzerland. It is the seat of the cantonal judicial authorities of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

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9.84 km

Trogen Reformed Church

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The Reformed Church in Trogen is a church building by Hans Ulrich Grubenmann in the Rococo style. It is one of the most important reformed sacred buildings in Switzerland.

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10.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

3.14 km

2.39 km

811 m

466 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

2.49 km

1.55 km

910 m

664 m

662 m

Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Trogen

Trogen railway station

Chastenloch Restaurant

Waterfall Near St. Gallen Forest

Wald Church (Appenzell Ausserrhoden)

Giant Sequoias at the Entrance to Trogen Cemetery

Historic Center of Trogen

Trogen Reformed Church

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