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Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Schwellbrunn – Vordere Risi View of the Alps loop from Schwellbrunn

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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Schwellbrunn – Vordere Risi View of the Alps loop from Schwellbrunn

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(15)

84

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Schwellbrunn – Vordere Risi View of the Alps loop from Schwellbrunn

01:34

5.05km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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26 m

Schwellbrunn Village Center

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Beautiful village, many routes possible

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81 m

Schwellbrunn - Most Beautiful Village in Switzerland 2017

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Schwellbrunn lies on a height, a narrow hill ridge, above Degersheim and Herisau and is a popular excursion destination. At 972 m above sea level, Schwellbrunn is the highest municipality …

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771 m

View of Schwellbrunn and Lake Constance

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Typical Appenzell village in an elevated position

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896 m

Schwellbrunn

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A few years ago, Schwellbrunn received the Wacker Prize as the most beautiful village in Switzerland.

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1.31 km

Vordere Risi View of the Alps

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Fantastic view of the Alps

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5.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.25 km

707 m

633 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.40 km

717 m

283 m

177 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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