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OSM map layer · LineString
47.28, 9.29 · rel 4048688
47.28, 9.29 · rel 4048688
Appenzeller Alpenweg
28,6 km from Urnäsch to Urnäsch through alpine terrain and mountains.
Urnäsch
→
Urnäsch
linear
28,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
41
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× summit
3× viewpoint
Hochalp
summit ·
30 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hochalp Ost
viewpoint ·
81 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Spicher
summit ·
140 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hochfläschen
summit ·
148 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Spitzli
summit ·
323 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Grand Tour Foto-Spot Säntis
viewpoint ·
on the route
7,4 km
26%
Fernglas
viewpoint ·
on the route
7,4 km
26%
Chammhalden
summit ·
408 m off route
12,9 km
45%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Appenzeller Alpenweg is 28.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Appenzeller Alpenweg takes approximately 7h 8min to complete.
No, Appenzeller Alpenweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Urnäsch to Urnäsch. Plan ahead for return transport.
Appenzeller Alpenweg starts at Urnäsch.
Appenzeller Alpenweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Appenzeller Alpenweg is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.