Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 60.2 km for 65 m

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Start point

Train Station

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20.8 km

Pre-Alpine landscape

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As you travel this scenic route through lush, rolling pre-Alpine landscapes, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of distant mountains and charming Swiss villages nestled between pastures. The terrain is perfect for …

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30.3 km

Old Pass Road to Schwägalp

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Completely away from the noise of engines, the road goes up through the side valley on asphalt. However, I would take the new road down to Urnäsch.

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35.7 km

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

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Anyone who likes altitude should definitely drive from Appenzell to the Säntis valley station.

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37.0 km

Schwägalp Pass summit

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Twelve kilometer long climb with gradients of up to ten percent. Beautiful to ride!

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44.8 km

View of Säntis

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48.0 km

View of Säntis from Neu St. Johann

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The mighty Säntis can be seen here by looking over the idyllic village of Neu St. Johann.

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77.3 km

Descent to Urnäsch via Berggasthaus Hochhamm

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91.6 km

Landsgemeindeplatz Appenzell

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The Landsgemeindeplatz in Appenzell is located in the middle of the old town. Its history goes back to 1378, and the first documented Landsgemeinde was held in 1403. And even …

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100 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.7 km

18.7 km

5.63 km

894 m

301 m

Surfaces

98.5 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Sunday 14 December

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