Oberegg – St Anton (1107m) – Oberegg
A short hike with amazing views over the Rhine valley
For such a simple and relaxing stroll, this hike in north-east Switzerland has wonderful views to 4 countries. There are views across Lake Constance to Germany, a vast expanse of the Vorarlberg Alps in Austria, most of little Liechtenstein and of course Switzerland. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours!
This is a circular hike starting from 1km from Oberegg in Appenzellerland (north-east Switzerland).
Time of year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tags: Circular hike, Suitable for families, Food en-route
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Hiked by us on: 8th April 2017
This lovely hike above Lake Constance is called Rondomweg. Rondom is Swiss for “Rund um”, which is German for “round and about”. It’s basically a round walk. There are several variations of Rondomweg – this is the longest at 6.5km.
The hike starts in Hasenwinkel, just outside of Oberregg in Appenzellerland, north-east Switzerland. From here walk uphill through the woods towards Rütegg. The path leads along a small ridge and there are lovely views of Lake Constance from her. Soon you will arrive at Rütegg hut, where you turn left.
The path now leads along a quiet mountain road, gently uphill, all the way to St. Anton. It really is beautiful up here with great views of Alpstein and Saentis. The spring flowers and springing and the crocus are – well… crocussed.
Arriving at St Anton, there are plenty of perfectly placed benches. Spend a relaxing break here, enjoying views left right and center. To the left (north) are the southern German Alps, to the center is Vorarlberg and the Austrian Alps (including great views to the hikes up to Nob and Hohe Kugel). Not to be outdone, to the right, is little Liechtenstein with its own set of Alps. And of course the Swiss Alps are all around! Marvelous!
At St Anton turn left and wander along the road that is leading along the top ridge. There are stunning views across the Rhine valley on one side and towards Lake Contance on the other.
At Oberer Bürki, the path turns left and then ascends slowly across some beautiful meadows. Soon you will make your way back into Oberegg.
We did not find any places for food or accomodation on this hike. Take your own supplies!
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Need some hiking down-time?
If you need a day off from hiking, below are some of the great things you can do within 30 km from the start of this hike.
Heiden Schwimmbad
(2.0 km away)
A lovely outdoor pool with large grassy areas on which to relax.
Berneck outdoor pool
(6.4 km away)
Wonderful, quiet outdoor pool with lots of grassy areas. Perfect place to relax
St Margarethen mineral baths
(8.0 km away)
Recently fully refurbished wellness center - spend an afternoon to recover
Festungsmuseum Heldsberg
(8.3 km away)
Look back into Switzerland's second world war history in this perfectly preseved fort built into the hillside
Gais outdoor pool
(8.7 km away)
Small quiet outdoor pool in Appenzellerland
Badestrand am Rohr
(9.6 km away)
Relax and swim in the lake which is the old Rhine
Rhein railway
(9.8 km away)
Travel on the Rhein railway to the delta of the river
Kobelwald crystal caves
(11.3 km away)
Fascinating underground caves - worth a visit in any weather
Götzis outdoor pool
(13.6 km away)
Beautiful area for enjoying the sun and a relaxing swim
Appenzell outdoor pool
(13.9 km away)
Great outdoor pool in the shadow of the Alpstein mountain range
Appenzell town
(14.0 km away)
Wonderful historic picturesque town at the foot of the Alpstein mountain range
Lindau island
(17.5 km away)
Visit the unique town of Lindau on the island
Rolls Royce museum
(18.6 km away)
Fascinating museum of the world's most famous car.
Rappenlochsclucht
(18.7 km away)
Impressive stroll on elevated walkways through narrow gorge
Hot-pot Appenzellerland
(19.0 km away)
Relax in a a unique hot-tub surrounded by Appenzeller hills and mountains
Kronberg Alpine park
(19.4 km away)
Alpine "park" with summer sledge run and rope park - fun for all!
Bischofszell outdoor pool
(23.6 km away)
Relax in this lovely pool in the historic town of Bischofszell.
Laterns summer sledge run
(24.0 km away)
Sledging in the summer on the Laterns Sommerrodelbahn
Allgau Skywalk
(27.0 km away)
Tree top walk through the woods of Allgau.
Badi Schönenbodensee, Wildhaus
(27.3 km away)
Beautiful small lake for swimming above Wildhaus below the Alpstein
Thurfeld outdoor pool
(27.3 km away)
Lovely swimming area on the banks of the river Thur.
Wälderbähnle
(27.7 km away)
Steam railway through the Bregenzerwald.
Werdenberg
(29.0 km away)
800 years of history and the smallest city in Switzerland - beautifully preserved places to visit
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