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: November 8, 2025

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.74 km

Canal from Montlingen to Salez

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6.57 km

View of Hoher Kasten and the Canal near Rüthi

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Along the canal through Rüthi, simply beautiful! With a view of the Hoher Kasten.

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12.6 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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12.8 km

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Nature Reserve

23.4 km

View of the Rhine Valley from Montlinger Schwamm

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23.7 km

Montlinger Schwamm Mountain Restaurant

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Above the Rhine Valley, restaurant with large parking lot, starting point for beautiful hikes towards Forstseeli, Eggerstandem, Hoher Kasten, Brülisau, or by bike

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23.7 km

View from Montlinger Schwamm

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wonderful view over the Rhine valley

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23.9 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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24.3 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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39.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

10.4 km

4.69 km

3.73 km

473 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

5.08 km

4.96 km

802 m

113 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

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