Appenzeller Weg

Route Rankweil (A) - Appenzell

Overview

  • Distance 28 km
  • Duration 7 h 25 min
  • Ascent 740 m

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Intro

The fertile Rhine plains and Paspels bathing lake lie between the Rankweil fortified church and the Blatten hilltop castle in Oberriet. From Hirschensprung to Appenzell, the old pilgrimage path is lined with chapels, shrines and small pilgrimage churches.

Description

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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
Rankweil (A)
Destination
Appenzell
Direction
One way
Ascent
740 m
Descent
420 m
Distance
28 km
Duration
7 h 25 min
Duration back
7 h
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
March - October
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r...

Route

Appenzeller Weg

Rankweil (A) - St. Peterzell
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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 1/3

Distance

28 km

Duration

7 h 25 min

Ascent

740 m

Travel information: Oberriet SG

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