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Kulturspur Appenzellerland, Stage 2/6

Regional route No. 22, Stage 2: Schwellbrunn – Herisau
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Description

Regional route
No. 22 (Urnäsch – Walzenhausen)
Length
14 km
Ascent • Descent
↑ 520 m • ↓ 700 m
Lowest point • Highest point
653 m • 981 m
Hiking time
4 h
Grade
easy
Fitness level
medium
Regional route No. 22: Kulturspur Appenzellerland
Stages
1. Urnäsch – Schwellbrunn
2. Schwellbrunn – Herisau
3. Herisau – Teufen
6. Heiden – Walzenhausen
From Schwellbrunn, you will continue over the rolling hills into the secluded confines of the Wissbach Gorge, taking in a waterfall, a dam and a covered wooden stairway. After reaching the historic settlement of Schwänberg, the oldest in the canton, the route climbs steeply up to the ruins of Rosenburg Castle. Bustling Herisau is your final destination.

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