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sparse, fragrant forest, you reach Alp Obere Mans with new views on the north side of the central Alpstein chain. Return to the south side at the narrow crossing, the Bogartenlücke with the striking rock

Berggasthaus Plattenbödeli (mountain inn) via the Sämtisersee Lake, one of three mountain lakes in the Alpstein, whose water temperatures invite you to take a cool dip. Return to the starting point in Pfannenstiel

and descents lies ahead of you until you reach the Berggasthaus Staubern (mountain inn). Enjoy the Alpstein view, the profound views into the Rhine valley and the far-reaching views into the Swiss and Austrian

comfortably up from Brülisau. Up on the mountain you are greeted by a magnificent 360-degree view of the Alpstein chains, out into the Appenzellerland, the St. Gallen Rhine valley, the Vorarlberg and Allgäu Alps

the beginning, followed by a pleasant ridge walk to Appenzell with the most beautiful view of the Alpstein. From the train station in Gonten, you will walk along the main road and the meadow path between [...] view over the Appenzellerland. In a southern direction, you can see the Kronberg and behind it the Alpstein massif towering high above you. Take the hiking trail in an eastern direction. First, you cross

encounters a wide variety of landscapes: towards the south-east, for example, the most northern Alpstein massif chain dominates with Säntis, Öhrli and Schäfler; towards the north, the low-lying countryside

trail finally leads to the Berggasthaus Ruhesitz (mountain inn). Enjoy the magnificent view of the Alpstein and, in windy weather, far out into the countryside. The easy descent leads across the pastures

kit and a cell phone for emergencies. Please note that there is a ban on drones in the whole of Alpstein. While hiking Do not leave the officially marked hiking trails. Small steps and a steady pace save [...] n (weakness) or other difficulties. Turn back in time and do not force anything. No camping The Alpstein is neither a tent site nor a campsite. Camping is not permitted. Stay overnight in a mountain inn

The start of the tour to the Plattenbödeli is steep and strenuous. It is worth taking a first breather at Sämtisersee Lake. Continue via Furgglenalp to the Berggasthaus Bollenwees (mountain inn) at th

Chapel. The beautiful pilgrimage chapel, the cosy inn and the view of the mighty north side of the Alpstein will not let you move on so quickly. The way back leads down to the Wissbach. It is without a doubt