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Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch – Schwägalppass loop from Wilen

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Road cycling routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Hinterland
Herisau

Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch – Schwägalppass loop from Wilen

Hard

4.4

(15)

310

riders

Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch – Schwägalppass loop from Wilen

03:53

76.8km

1,150m

Road cycling

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: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 41.6 km for 217 m

After 44.1 km for 344 m

After 45.9 km for 53 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.11 km

Urnäsch Village Center

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Beautiful village with many old typical houses and scattered settlements in the surrounding area.

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8.56 km

Schwägalp Ascent from Urnäsch

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With plenty of strength, stamina, and a good dose of motivation, the climb from Urnäsch to Schwägalp is a true delight. The view leaves nothing to be desired. Highly recommended.

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18.9 km

Schwägalppass

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Super tour, which is easy to organize with travel by SBB. All ascents are moderate. Some sections are picture-perfect - and you are moving in a part of Switzerland where …

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26.6 km

View of Säntis

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Great view

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29.8 km

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

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32.4 km

View of the Churfirsten

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The Churfirsten, from all sides and perspectives, make a beautiful picture. And the lovely Eastern Swiss landscape is simply beautiful.

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39.6 km

View of the St. Gallen Countryside

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Very nice side road, perfect for cycling, the best alternative to the normal country road.

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45.9 km

Lichtensteig

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The small town of Lichtensteig is certainly one of the most beautiful places in Eastern Switzerland. In 2023, it won the Wakker Prize for its efforts to preserve the beautiful …

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76.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

21.3 km

1.58 km

1.37 km

774 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.7 km

921 m

245 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (550 m)

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