Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Appenzell by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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This tour through the snowy hills of the Appenzeller countryside is particularly suitable for beginners and snowshoe enthusiasts who want to take things easy. The ascent is rewarded with circular views, which stretch right to the peaks of the Vorarlberg.
7km
280m
280m
2h 55mTour published by:
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| Appenzell (08:39) | |
| S21 (5m) | |
| Sammelplatz (08:44) |
This circular tour leads you over the dreamy Bachers holiday village on Fähnerenspitz, one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Appenzellerland.
8km620m620m4h 40m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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This tour is suitable for snowshoe enthusiasts with an average level of fitness, who are looking for traditional landscapes, beautiful Appenzeller farmhouses and a fantastic panorama. The most beautiful section of the hike: the walk over the «Mäder», a sheltered hill moor.
6km400m400m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Appenzell (08:31) | |
| S23 (4m) | |
| Weissbad (08:35) |
| Weissbad, Bahnhof (08:37) | |
| 192 (7m) | |
| Brülisau, Kastenbahn (08:44) |
Breathtaking views and breathtaking climbs: Hikers on showshoes with a very good level of fitness can enjoy this varied route between Kronberg and Säntis.
5km460m170m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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From the bottom to the top, a direct route to Kronberg: Snowshoe enthusiasts with a very good level of fitness will find the challenge they are looking for here. This sunny route promises quietness and solitude. Arrived on Kronberg, a beautiful panorama opens up right into the lowlands and Lake Constance.
6km740m70m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Appenzell (08:30) | |
| S23 (8m) | |
| Jakobsbad (08:38) |
| Jakobsbad (Kronbergbahn) (09:00) | |
| 2725 (10m) | |
| Kronberg (09:10) |
Quietly exploring Appenzell’s rolling countryside: from Schwellbrunn, highest-located village in Ausserrhoden, the trail leads across a ridge with views of the hills, to the Alpstein mountain range with the Säntis Mountain and Lake Constance. Afterwards you delve into the forest and hike downhill.
8km440m440m4h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Appenzell (08:30) | |
| S23 (30m) | |
| Herisau (09:00) |
| Herisau, Bahnhof (09:08) | |
| 171 (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf (09:20) |
Trudge over the wonderful Gössigenhöchi, the view wanders into the Thur valley and from Lake Constance to Lake Zurich: The tour from the elevated health resort Hemberg to Ennetbühl is right up the street of those who like untouched landscapes. Your constant companion is the Säntis, the highest mountain in the Alpstein region.
9km660m740m5h 15mTour published by:
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| Appenzell (08:30) | |
| S23 (14m) | |
| Urnäsch (08:44) |
| Urnäsch, Bahnhof (08:47) | |
| 791 (23m) | |
| Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn (09:10) |
| Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn (10:31) | |
| 792 (11m) | |
| Ennetbühl, Dorf (10:42) |
On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with a spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this round trip leads from Wildhaus up to the high plateau of Gamplüt and the Alp Fros on the foothills of Schafberg at Wildhaus.
4km300m300m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Appenzell (08:39) | |
| S21 (43m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:22) |
| St. Gallen (09:27) | |
| S4 (33m) | |
| Wattwil (10:00) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (47m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf (10:53) |
A varied snowshoe trail from Mount Stelserberg via Gafäll, with its astounding panorama of the Rätikon chain – known as the Graubünden Dolomites. The destination of this stage: the idyllic Walser village of St. Antönien.
9km620m680m5h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Appenzell (08:30) | |
| S23 (38m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:08) |
| Gossau SG (09:14) | |
| IR13 (1h 10m) | |
| Sargans (10:24) |
| Sargans (10:33) | |
| IC3 (8m) | |
| Landquart (10:41) |
| Landquart (10:45) | |
| S1 (12m) | |
| Schiers (10:57) |
| Schiers, Bahnhof (11:02) | |
| 212 (23m) | |
| Stels, Mottis (11:25) |
Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4km100m460m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Appenzell (08:39) | |
| S21 (43m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:22) |
| St. Gallen (09:27) | |
| S4 (45m) | |
| Uznach (10:12) |
| Uznach, Bahnhof (10:51) | |
| 630 (39m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (11:30) |
