Fun, activity, culture and cuisine

Grab your plates, get set, go!
Walking, puzzling, hiking, marveling and enjoying – all in one excursion and all within view of Lake Constance and the Alpstein. Are you ready for a rack railway and some excitement? Let's go!

By solving the puzzles in this paperchase you will get to know some of the region’s finest attractions and visit six 'gourmet stations'. At these you will be rewarded with delicacies and local specialities. An exciting tour of discovery with a big fun-factor awaits you. FoodTrail will give you a new perspective on Appenzell: you eat, you drink and at the same time you will learn about our region.

Duration: around 5-6 hours. Walking time 3 hours, you can set your own pace.

Route: approx. 8.8km, 195m uphill, 348m downhill.

Price: CHF 64 per adult, CHF 38 per child aged 8- 16 years (only in the company of an adult)

Season: 1st May – 31st October

Directions: rack railway from Rorschach. This journey, which is included in the price, is an experience in itself – especially in the open-top vintage wagons used in the summer.

Starting point: Tourist information at Heiden Railway Station

Information: Further information can be found under foodtrail.ch