Spring trip to Appenzellerland

Come along and be inspired by the creative power of Alpstein's waters.

This tour is especially dedicated to the waters with their significance and all their peculiarities. Starting from Schwägalp, the route first takes you through a lightly wooded moorland landscape with various raised bogs, transitional bogs and fens. You will discover the headwaters of the Necker, Urnäsch and Luteren rivers. You continue along the edge of the Ofenloch through primeval, water-created Nagelfluhl landscapes before descending into the Ampferenboden floodplain. The diversity and creative power of the wild Necker is a constant source of amazement. After a long rest, you climb back up past the Hinterfallenchopf to the Chlösterlialp with its ancient maple trees. Finally, the route winds its way down the slope over hill and dale to Ennetbühl.

The hike leads through a landscape of national importance and has many natural values of national and regional significance in store for you.

The expert, Robert Kull, will explain various aspects of the water types along the way, show you exciting plants and is always available to answer your questions.

Leader
Robert Kull, nature and plant expert

Requirements for participation
This is a T2/T3 level hike (some steep ascents and descents). Hiking experience and sufficient stamina for a hike of approx. 15 km, with around 700 m ascent and 1,160 m descent, are required.

Catering
Please bring your own.

Take along/equipment
Clothing suitable for the weather, hiking boots, hiking poles if required

Realization
The event must be canceled in the event of heavy thunderstorms. Information will be sent by e-mail by Friday, August 28, 2026 at the latest.

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