The best hikes from bus stations in Vorderland

Many beautiful items from the former fire department era can be seen

This small chapel on the ridge was built in 1892 in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. From the chapel, you have a wonderful view into the distance, over Lake Constance and the associated national borders.

Fünfländerblick On the Fünfländerblick, the view is fantastic. The Fünfländerblick owes its name to the view of Switzerland, Austria, and the formerly independent German states of Bavaria, Württemberg, and Baden. Text / Source: St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus, Bankgasse 9, St.Gallen https://st.gallen-bodensee.ch/de/map/poi/funflanderblick-ac477623-0957-4a92-bf9c-9bd555970463.html

Maria Lourdes Kapelle (1892) Rossbüchel In 1892, a Lourdes chapel was built on the ridge on behalf of Klara Bischof. For over 100 years, a chapel has stood on the crest of the Rossbüchel in honor of the Mother of God of Lourdes. The builder of the chapel was the devout maiden Klara Bischof, originating from a family of roofers and therefore commonly known by the name "Deckers Klara". On the occasion of a pilgrimage to Rankweil, Klara Bischof visited the Lourdes chapel in Altenstadt. It was there that she got the idea to erect a chapel in Grub as a thank you for the health regained in Lourdes. When carrying out the plan, difficulties arose from all sides. The church administration feared a decline in church attendance and thus a reduction in offertory income for the church. However, there were also enough people who encouraged Klara Bischof in her endeavor. On January 25, 1892, she was able to acquire the necessary land on the height of the Rossbüchel at a low price. Material transport began just a few days later. 180 loads of masonry stones were quarried and transported to the height. The construction, which began on March 23, was completed at the end of June. Bell founder Egger in Staad donated the little bell, which was transported to Grub on a richly decorated handcart, was consecrated on June 16, and its voice first sounded on June 18. Egger also donated the cross and knob for the small tower. The Lourdes statue arrived on March 11 from Gröden in Tyrol and was first housed in Klara Bischof's home. Under festive accompaniment, the solemn transfer of the two statues, Maria and Bernadette, to the chapel took place on August 6. The festive day of the chapel's consecration was the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, on August 15, 1892. Ext / Quelle: eggersriet.ch http://www.eggersriet.ch/de/aktuellesportrait/portrait/geschichte/welcome.php?action=showinfo&info_id=7348

Mattenbach Suspension Bridge, Grub AR to Grub SG The Grub-Grub pedestrian suspension bridge between Grub Appenzell and Grub St. Gallen is one of the solid, down-to-earth suspension bridges. Without frills and with two anchorages on each side, the bridge still swings enough to feel the real suspension bridge experience. With a walkway width of just 65cm, it is one of the narrowest suspension bridges in Switzerland. Because the side cladding was attached conically, the width at "backpack height" is still sufficient for careful crossing. The bridge is a welcome shortcut for locals between the two villages. Since the bridge, opened in April 2019, was also mentioned in the Swiss press and on television, it is also known regionally. On beautiful weekend days, there can be quite a few people at the bridge. It is 180 meters long, the new attraction in the Appenzeller Vorderland. Since April 2019, the two villages Grub AR and Grub SG have been connected again by an attractive, 180-meter-long suspension bridge over the Mattenbach. A very popular hiking trail across the cantonal border from Frauenrüti Grub AR to the Grünau area Grub SG is thus continuously accessible again. The bridge is only for the sure-footed. The highest point of the bridge is around 40 meters above the gorge. Text / Source: haengebruecken.com/grub-grub https://www.haengebruecken.com/grub-grub-kantonsverbindend-haengebruecke/

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Beautiful chapel for a quiet prayer

Very nice destination for a road bike tour🥰