A circular tour from Urnäsch to Gonten and back with the crowning glory of Hundwiler Höhe
The first section of the Hundwiler Höhe circuit has it all. Starting from Urnäsch, the route leads past the Osteregg and the Blattendürren mountain restaurants up to Lauftegg. From up there you can enjoy a magnificent view of Appenzell’s scenery as well as the mountain peaks of the Alpstein massif. Continue with a downhill run to Jakobsbad, where a visit to the adventure park and a ride on the toboggan run come highly recommended. From Jakobsbad, it's a short stretch to Gonten, from where you tackle the climb to Hundwiler Höhe. The unique panorama and the option of dining at the mountain inn definitely invite you to linger. After the Hundwiler Höhe, the trail descends again into lower terrain, winding past meadows and fields until you arrive back in Urnäsch
Tour Information
962 m
difficult
26 km
Route
Urnäsch – Lauftegg – Appenzell – Hundwiler Höhe – Urnäsch
Maps
GPX and KML
Information
There are turnstiles along the way over which the bike must be lifted. Parking spaces are available at the railway station in Urnäsch (charges apply).