Gais-Hütten-Steinegg-Appenzell
Simple hike with wonderful views of the Alpstein
An easy walk for anyone and everyone with constant views of the Alpstein mountains and surrounding Appenzellerland. It ends in the town of Appenzell - perfect for a look around and an ice-cream.
This hike starts from Gais and ends at Appenzell (Appenzellerland, north-east Switzerland).
Time of year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tags: Public transport, Suitable for families, Food en-route, Cute villages, Ice-cream at end of hike
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Hiked by us on: 16th February 2019
This is a wonderfully simple and easy hike starting in the lovely village of Gais. The walk is great to do in winter with snow all around, but it would be beautiful at any time of year. Alpstein is always in view during this hike. There are very few height meters to do and lovely cafes to visit in Appenzell at the end of the walk.
Start the walk at Gais train station and head north through the houses towards the fields outside the village.
Its a steady and easy 100 height meters up to the road leading towards Hütten. On reaching this broad ridge the glorious views to the Alpstein are seen for the first time.
Here, turn right and head towards Appenzell. You could head directly to the town but then the walk would be very short and miss out on some lovely views. So instead, turn left at Pt931. Here is a lovely bench behind a hut. The bench has its own signpost pointing to the bench – all of 3m away, making sure you don’t miss it.
Now head towards Steinegg, crossing some lovely little streams.
When you reach the river Sitter, turn right and follow it into the charming town of Appenzell, to catch the train back to Gais
This hike is not difficult, it’s not many height meters, but it is a lovely way to spend an afternoon!
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.
Gais outdoor pool
(1.0 km away)
Small quiet outdoor pool in Appenzellerland
Appenzell outdoor pool
(4.6 km away)
Great outdoor pool in the shadow of the Alpstein mountain range
Appenzell town
(4.7 km away)
Wonderful historic picturesque town at the foot of the Alpstein mountain range
Kobelwald crystal caves
(7.4 km away)
Fascinating underground caves - worth a visit in any weather
Kronberg Alpine park
(10.4 km away)
Alpine "park" with summer sledge run and rope park - fun for all!
Hot-pot Appenzellerland
(10.5 km away)
Relax in a a unique hot-tub surrounded by Appenzeller hills and mountains
Heiden Schwimmbad
(10.9 km away)
A lovely outdoor pool with large grassy areas on which to relax.
Berneck outdoor pool
(14.1 km away)
Wonderful, quiet outdoor pool with lots of grassy areas. Perfect place to relax
Götzis outdoor pool
(15.5 km away)
Beautiful area for enjoying the sun and a relaxing swim
Badestrand am Rohr
(16.0 km away)
Relax and swim in the lake which is the old Rhine
St Margarethen mineral baths
(16.9 km away)
Recently fully refurbished wellness center - spend an afternoon to recover
Festungsmuseum Heldsberg
(16.9 km away)
Look back into Switzerland's second world war history in this perfectly preseved fort built into the hillside
Rhein railway
(18.3 km away)
Travel on the Rhein railway to the delta of the river
Badi Schönenbodensee, Wildhaus
(18.3 km away)
Beautiful small lake for swimming above Wildhaus below the Alpstein
Werdenberg
(21.4 km away)
800 years of history and the smallest city in Switzerland - beautifully preserved places to visit
Bischofszell outdoor pool
(21.7 km away)
Relax in this lovely pool in the historic town of Bischofszell.
Laterns summer sledge run
(24.5 km away)
Sledging in the summer on the Laterns Sommerrodelbahn
Rolls Royce museum
(24.6 km away)
Fascinating museum of the world's most famous car.
Rappenlochsclucht
(24.7 km away)
Impressive stroll on elevated walkways through narrow gorge
Thurfeld outdoor pool
(26.1 km away)
Lovely swimming area on the banks of the river Thur.
Lindau island
(26.8 km away)
Visit the unique town of Lindau on the island
Lichtensteig outdoor pool
(27.7 km away)
Wonderful relaxing pool in the Toggenburg region
Walenstadt lakeside beach
(28.4 km away)
Large grassy swimming area with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains
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