Fälensee

Technical information

Begin and end of tour: Bahnhof Appenzell
Technical requirements: challenging
Physical fitness: challenging
Distance: 37.6 km
Total altitude meters: 1210 m
Biking time: 03:00 - 05:00 (hours, minutes)
Elevation start and end of tour: 785 m
Culmination point: 1470 m
Season: Mai - Oktober
Gastronomy: Appenzell, Montlinger Schwamm, Ruhsitz, Plattenbödeli, Fälensee, Brülisau
Overnight: Appenzell
Access starting point: Züge ab St. Gallen, Herisau oder ab Altstätten
Access point of arrival: Züge nach St. Gallen, Herisau oder nach Altstätten
Literature: www.bike-explorer.ch

Description

The Alpstein Mountain Range is a paradise for trekkers and climbers, but if you know the appropriate trails you will discover the most beautiful and most hidden corners of this unique mountain region by mountain bike as well. The tour from Appenzell up to the Fälen Lake is the best example of it.

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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.