Greifenstein Castle – viewpoint loop from Rheineck

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Greifenstein Castle – viewpoint loop from Rheineck

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Greifenstein Castle – viewpoint loop from Rheineck

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8.29km

130m

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 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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137 m

Rheineck Town Hall

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More information at:
rheineck.ch/de/rheineck/verwaltung

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4.68 km

Greifenstein Castle

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Beautiful castle with gardens, which is unfortunately privately owned.

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4.85 km

View of Lake Constance from Buechberg Ridge

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Here you have great views of Lake Constance and on the other side down to Thal and the vineyards.

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5.56 km

viewpoint

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Nice view over the village of Thal and the opposite mountain ridges

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5.81 km

Excursion destination Rocky Table

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Very beautiful view over Lake Constance and into the Appenzeller Vorderland! The excursion restaurant is well-suited for a quick refreshment.

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5.93 km

Stone Steps Through the Vineyard

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A wonderful climb through the vines. Wonderful panorama towards Thal. Part of the vine culture trail. Once you reach the top, Lake Constance is revealed in all its glory on the opposite side of the ridge.

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8.22 km

Rheineck Railway Station & Rack Railway to Walzenhausen

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Sources:
walzenhausen.ch/oeffentlicher-verkehr/baehnli.htm
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergbahn_Rheineck%E2%80%93Walzenhausen

The Rheineck–Walzenhausen mountain railway, or "s'Bähnli," as it is called in Walzenhausen, is a narrow-gauge rack railway and has been part of the Appenzell Railways network since …

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8.29 km

End point

Train Station

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