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Alpstein Range with Säntis – Schwägalppass loop from Wilen

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Hinterland

Herisau

Alpstein Range with Säntis – Schwägalppass loop from Wilen

Hard

4.7

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261

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Alpstein Range with Säntis – 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: May 10, 2026

Tips

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

Start point

Train Station

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8.10 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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15.3 km

The Säntis is at 2501.9 m above sea level. M. the highest mountain in the Alpstein (Eastern Switzerland). Due to the exposed, northern upstream location of the Alpstein, the mountain is a landmark that can be seen from afar.

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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

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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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

20.7 km

1.55 km

1.53 km

703 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.7 km

965 m

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Alpstein Range with Säntis – Schwägalppass loop from Wilen

Urnäsch Village Center