Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Train Station

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48 m

Gais railway station

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Since November 18, 1911, the Appenzeller Bahn rack railway with route number 856 has been running from the SBB Gais station to the SBB Altstätten station on a 1000 mm …

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167 m

Bakery Café Böhli

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there is more inside than you might think from the outside. equipment recommendation: wallet

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1.80 km

View of Gais

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2.72 km

beautiful view of the Alpstein

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From this path you have a wonderful view of the Alpstein and the Appenzellerland towards Kronberg and Hundwiler Höhi etc.

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3.22 km

super soft ground

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Whatever the reason, this hiking trail is almost a therapy trail. So soft and soft, it hadn't rained at all for the last two weeks and the meadow and the path were still wonderfully damp.

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4.25 km

View of the Alpstein Mountains

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6.56 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

2.32 km

1.08 km

445 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.75 km

919 m

838 m

786 m

286 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (900 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 26 November

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Gais railway station

Bakery Café Böhli

View of Gais

beautiful view of the Alpstein

super soft ground

View of the Alpstein Mountains

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