Kulturspur Appenzellerland
Overzicht
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Afstand 14 km
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Duur 4 h
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Stijging 520 m
Inleiding
Door het charmante Appenzeller landschap dwars door de regio Appenzeller Mittelland. Afdaling in de Sittertobel naar Teufen, langs de badplaats Strom en klooster Wonnenstein. Over de heuvels van de “Eggen” naar Speicher en verder naar Trogen.
Omleiding / Afsluiting
Er zijn omleidingen of afsluitingen langs deze route, voor meer informatie zie
Beschrijving
Schwellbrunn’s tightly packed rows of timber-framed houses traverse the ridge of the hill. From here you can enjoy far-reaching views of the Säntis and Lake Constance. Passing through meadows and pastures, you will leave the pretty village behind you and head towards Rötschwil and up to the Rütiberg hill, where there is a picnic spot with a fire pit. Further over the ridge with its hamlets and farmhouses, you will reach the border with the canton of St. Gallen at the valley mill. In this area, a modern power station uses the Wissbach stream to generate electricity.
The hiking trail now descends into the Wissbachtobel ravine, which was once home to many mills and small power stations. Right at the start, you will find a canal, dam wall, penstock and turbine hall from a restored plant. A covered stairway along the penstock will fully immerse you in the shade of the gorge. There are multiple picnic spots along the route through the floodplain and wetland landscape. Leave the gorge before the Schwänbergbrücke wooden bridge, heading in the direction of Herisau.
The next landmark along the way is Schwänberg, the oldest settlement in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. This village, which went on to become the “villa district of Herisau”, is made up of traditional farmsteads and two well-to-do residences. The next climb takes you to Ramsenburg. Beneath the 12th century ruin of Rosenburg Castle, there is a scenic spot to stop and rest.
Passing downhill through the woods and the hamlet of Tüfenau, you will reach the Herisau industrial and commercial district. In addition to modern textile finishing businesses, this area is also now home to high-tech and timber construction companies. Don’t miss the Glatt Valley viaduct that crosses the valley for which it is named. Passing along narrow cobbled streets, this leg then ends shortly afterwards in Herisau. As the hinterland’s commercial and industrial centre, the cantonal capital has sprawled far into the surrounding hills and floodplain. The historical village centre with its picturesque alleys, numerous fountains and well-maintained buildings, along with the Herisau Museum, are all worth seeing.
De sleutel voor een prettige wandeltocht is onder andere een zorgvuldige planning. Win op voorhand inlichtingen in bij de plaatselijke informatiedienst over de toestand van het traject en de weersomstandigheden. Afhankelijk van het seizoen en de weersomstandigheden kan de route gesloten of onderbroken zijn.
| Vertrek |
Stein AR
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| Aankomst |
Trogen
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| Richting |
Eén richting
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| Stijging |
520 m
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| Daling |
700 m
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| Afstand |
14 km
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| Duur |
4 h
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| Duur omgekeerde richting |
4 h 15 min
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| Technische vereisten |
Eenvoudig
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| Vereiste conditie |
Gemiddeld
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| Geschikt seizoen |
maart - oktober
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