Appenzeller Alpenweg

Route Urnäsch - Säntis

Overview

  • Distance 16 km
  • Duration 5 h 20 min
  • Ascent 1100 m

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Intro

This trail takes you to the alpine foothill landscape of Appenzellerland, from Urnäsch to Alpweiden at the foot of Säntis and Schwägalp. From the Hochalp to the Schwägalp you will walk through the Schwägalp natural park, a protected natural site with a very special appeal.

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An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Urnäsch
Destination
Säntis
Direction
One way
Ascent
1100 m
Descent
600 m
Distance
16 km
Duration
5 h 20 min
Duration back
4 h 50 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
May - October
Theme
Over a pass
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Appenzeller Alpenweg

Urnäsch - Urnäsch
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    Appenzeller Alpenweg, Stage 1/2

    Urnäsch - Säntis

  • Appenzeller Alpenweg, Stage 2/2

    Säntis - Urnäsch
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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 1/2

Distance

16 km

Duration

5 h 20 min

Ascent

1100 m

Travel information: Urnäsch

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