Potersalp-Route

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Tour data
45.39km
776 - 1,395m
Distance
997hm
994hm
Ascent
05:55h
 
Duration
Brief description

A fantastic circuit from Urnäsch to Appenzell and back again.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Route
Urnäsch
ref. Kirche
0.1 km
Restaurant Sonne
1.4 km
Grünau
1.5 km
Bergwirtschaft Blattendürren
4.4 km
Rose
10.4 km
Gasthaus Krone
11.2 km
Katholische Kirche St. Verena
11.2 km
Gasthaus Bären
11.3 km
Cafe Rössli
11.4 km
Gonten (902 m)
11.4 km
Gontenbad
13.8 km
Kesselismühle
14.9 km
Restaurant Rose
15.0 km
Appenzell (778 m)
16.5 km
Klosterkirche
17.0 km
Kappelle St Anna
18.4 km
Restaurant/Bäckerei Schäfli
18.7 km
Steinegg
19.1 km
Kapelle St. Magdalena
19.1 km
Weissbad (820 m)
20.3 km
Pizzeria Alpenhof
20.7 km
Weissbad
20.7 km
Althus
22.9 km
Restaurant Warth
23.4 km
Eugst
23.8 km
Restaurent Lehmen
24.5 km
Lehmen
24.7 km
Leuenfall
25.3 km
Siebenhütten
32.4 km
Schwägalp
33.7 km
Tanne
36.4 km
Riglen
37.2 km
Rossfall
40.4 km
Grünau
43.6 km
Restaurant Sonne
43.9 km
Urnäsch
45.2 km
ref. Kirche
45.2 km


Best season
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Description

The Schwägalp circuit begins in Urnäsch, the traditional stronghold of Appenzell. From Urnäsch, the route leads past Osteregg and the Blattendürren up to Lauftegg. Up there you can enjoy a magnificent view of Appenzell as far as the mountain peaks of the Alpstein. Continue with a downhill run to Jakobsbad, where a visit to the adventure park and a ride on the toboggan run come highly recommended. The route continues to the Innerrhoden cantonal capital of Appenzell. Take a moment or two to enjoy the charming village with all its culture, traditions and culinary delights. After the visit to Appenzell, you continue along the Sitter river before turning right in Weissbad and leaving civilisation behind. Riding parallel to the Alpstein mountains, enjoy the idyllic landscape as you pass lush meadows and traditional Appenzell farms. Soon you’ll reach the Lehmen mountain inn, which is perfect for refreshments and a short break to catch your breath. Continue as the route leads steadily uphill, past a wonderful backdrop, until you reach Schwägalp below the Säntis. Schwägalp has plenty to offer. So why not make a short stop at the nature discovery park, the Alpine show dairy or on the summit of Säntis? No matter what you decide, you’ll definitely have earned the subsequent descent via the Steinflue and the Rossfall back to Urnäsch.      

Highest point
1,395 m
Endpoint

Urnäsch

Height profile
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Additional information
You can find more information here.

Public transportation

Urnäsch is easily accessible by the Appenzell railways.

Parking

Parking spaces are available at the railway station in Urnäsch (charges apply).


Author
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General info

Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
A lot of view
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