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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Mittelland

Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Mittelland

Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

Moderate

4.8

(174)

729

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Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

03:12

10.2km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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981 m

Kulturhüsli

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Funny culture houses

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2.30 km

Geißensteig Forest Trail

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This section through the forest is super beautiful and leads over beautiful rooty forest paths.

PS .: This section is also very beautiful in winter and is also suitable for …

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3.03 km

Sommersberg Inn

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All over the summer mountain, including here, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Alpstein and the Rhine Valley.

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3.64 km

Sommersberg Viewpoint

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Beautiful place to rest ... and again a fantastic view of the mountains ... from Säntis on Graubünden Alps to Vorarlberg.

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4.61 km

Scenic bench

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Such beautiful benches decorated with goats can be found again and again in the Gäbris area. This one offers a wonderful view towards Alpstein and the Rhine Valley.

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5.75 km

Gäbrisseeli

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Small cute private lake

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6.34 km

Untere Gäbris Mountain Inn

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If the inn is closed there is a self-service fridge 🥰

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7.04 km

Oberer Gäbris Inn

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With fantastic panoramic terrace!

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10.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

3.14 km

2.17 km

1.11 km

506 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

3.38 km

2.41 km

362 m

245 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

20°C

13°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2021,Dä Gäässä eri schönschtä Plätz

In the early morning dew on the mountains ... I haven't found much sun, but experiencing and discovering it on this hike is enormous. First of all, it goes a long way uphill until you discover the summer mountain. A little bit downhill and you are already on the range of hills in the direction of Gäbris and finally back …

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November 12, 2023,12.11.23 Runde zum Gäbris und Sommersberg - einfach etwas in die Natur eintauchen und den zarten Schnee geniessen 🥰

Hardly a day off goes by when I'm not out and about somewhere... I just love being outside and completely immersing myself in nature 💗 and today I also enjoyed the soft snow and the quiet crunching sound to feel the soles 🥰🥰🥰 and today I chose the sweet round, also known as:
DISCOVER LAURA’S FAVORITE PLACES
Which is your …

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April 26, 2025,Gais -🌺 Sommersberg🌞 Gäbris ⛅ Gais🐮(CH)

Together with Karin and @Bene-Hegau🏞️, we went on a hike that took us from Gais over the idyllic Sommersberg to Gäbris and back again.
A tour that, thanks to @Karin's meticulous planning, became an unforgettable experience full of scenic highlights. Although the visibility didn't quite meet our expectations, a fascinating natural spectacle unfolded at every step, combining a diverse landscape …

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April 26, 2025,🇨🇭 Gais - Sommersberg - Gäbris - Gais

After @Christian kindly showed me the Danube Valley, I wanted to return the favor. Knowing that he loves Appenzellerland, I chose a tour over the Gäbris. To my great delight, his son joined us.
The three of us spent a lovely day in the Appenzell Vorderland. Unfortunately, we didn't get the panoramic views we'd hoped for, but we did enjoy …

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May 2, 2022,02.05.22 spontans Fiirobigtürli zum Sommersberg & Gäbris 🥰 in wunderbarer abendlicher Idylle 🥰🥰🥰

The description below comes from the Appenzell tourism website and yes, I would say there is really a lot to discover here for children big and small 😄👍 and so our spontaneously arranged "just want to get some fresh air tour" became a very timely one extended tour .... every spot, workshop (hut), bench etc. wanted to be explored and …

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Geißensteig Forest Trail – Gäbrisseeli loop from Gais

Kulturhüsli

Geißensteig Forest Trail

Sommersberg Inn

Sommersberg Viewpoint

Scenic bench

Gäbrisseeli

Untere Gäbris Mountain Inn

Oberer Gäbris Inn

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