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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Rüte

View of the Alpstein Mountains – Appenzell Village loop from Steinegg

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Road cycling routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Rüte

View of the Alpstein Mountains – Appenzell Village loop from Steinegg

Moderate

2

riders

View of the Alpstein Mountains – Appenzell Village loop from Steinegg

01:22

18.8km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.5 km for 297 m

After 16.0 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.3 km

View of the Alpstein Mountains

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From here you can enjoy a wonderful view over the green meadows and hills to the rugged peaks of the Alpstein massif.

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2

14.7 km

View of Appenzell

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3

16.0 km

Lourdes Chapel Appenzell

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Lourdes Chapel Appenzell, on a small hill right on the edge of the village. Built in 1592.

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4

16.3 km

Sitter River

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The Sitter is by far the largest tributary of the Thur and flows through the four Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, St. Gallen and Thurgau.
The name Sitter …

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16.5 km

Appenzell Village

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Beautiful Swiss town with many very interesting buildings 👌
It is the capital of the half-canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden!
appenzell.ch/de/dorf-appenzell/sehens-wuerdigkeiten.html

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16.6 km

Historic town centre of Appenzell

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The main town of Appenzell lies in the valley basin of the Sitter, surrounded by lush green hills. It is first mentioned in the foundation charter of the parish church …

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16.7 km

Appenzell Old Town

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Rustic mountain village in a fantastic location, inviting an extended break. The prices for food and drink might be quite touristy, but the Swabian option with Coop and Migros at the entrance to the village also works.

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16.7 km

St. Mauritius Parish Church

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Parish and Mother Church of St. Mauritius, Appenzell
The parish and mother church of St. Mauritius stands on the back of the limestone spur and towers over the entire village …

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18.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

3.68 km

786 m

747 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

2.72 km

1.25 km

253 m

114 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Sunday 19 July

21°C

11°C

19 %

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