Appenzell-Rheintal Bike (825)
From the hilly Appenzellerland to the flat Rhine Valley - a varied tour suitable for everyone. Experience the beauties of the country up close on Route 825 and a rapid descent into the Rhine Valley.
From the hilly Appenzellerland to the flat Rhine Valley - a varied tour suitable for everyone. Experience the beauty of the country up close on SwitzerlandMobility Route 825 and a rapid descent into the Rhine Valley.
To get straight to the point: This tour is not a downhill tour for die-hards, but a downhill pleasure for normal bikers who enjoy a lively pace
Right at the start of the tour, your muscles are put under a little strain. Once warmed up, enjoy the ride through the "Möser" area to Eggerstanden. Turn round again, otherwise you will miss out on the impressive view of the entire Alpstein massif. Now you can feel the hilly landscape on your own body: the constant ascent through the "Chräzerenwald" forest to the "Hoher Hirschberg" is rewarded with a magnificent view of the Alpstein and the Rhine Valley. But watch out: At the signposted turning point, continue straight on for 500 metres to the "official" Hoher Hirschberg. This is a wonderful opportunity to quench your hunger and thirst before tackling the long descent into the Rhine Valley some 550 metres below. Almost effortlessly, you ride through the vineyards to the historic market town of Altstätten, which has plenty of cultural and traditional attractions in store for you. It is not a chairlift that takes you back to the start, but the Appenzeller Bahnen on rails. So if you like, you can enjoy the tour several times a day.
Places along the route
Appenzell - Imm - Eggerstanden - Chräzeren - Hoher Hirschberg - Rietli - Starkenmühle - Oberrüti - Hinterforst - Altstätten SG
Remarks
The tour is well suited for families and the bike can be comfortably transported back to Appenzell via the train that departs in Altstätten, the Appenzeller Bahnen (Apppenzeller Railways) offer a special bicycle carriage regularly.
Tip: A comfortable return journey with the bicycle carriage from the Appenzeller Bahnen (Appenzeller Railways). You can find more information about the bicylce carriage here.
Type of tour
MountainbikeDifficulty
easyLength
22.30 kmAscent
547 mTime
2 hours 45 minutesStarting point / End
Bahnhof Appenzell / Bahnhof Altstätten StadtOptions to eat along the way
- Multiple inns in Appenzell and Altstätten