© Appenzellerland Tourismus AR - Tourist Information
© Appenzellerland Tourismus AR - Nina Ergens
© Appenzellerland Tourismus AR - Nina Ergens
- Brief description
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Enjoy the hike around Herisau and learn more about the interesting life of Robert Walser.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Walser Fountain
- Route
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Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche0.0 kmOpenhous Herisau1.2 kmKapelle Krombachsaal1.7 kmHölzli2.7 kmThai Chili Herisau3.5 kmRüti5.2 kmEvangelisch-reformierte Kirche7.9 kmHerisau (771 m)8.0 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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The Robert Walser Trail in Herisau, established by the writer Peter Morgen in 1986, is Switzerland’s first literary trail. The attractive looped trail leading through beautiful countryside explores the life of Robert Walser and conveys many interesting facts about the cultural history and literature of the country and region. Panels with quotes along the way provide fascinating insights into Walser’s work.
- Directions
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Walser Fountain – psychiatric hospital – Roserwald – Rüti – cemetery – Herisau Museum – Walser Fountain
- Highest point
- 860 m
- Endpoint
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Walser Fountain
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - Equipment
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Good footwear, trekking or hiking shoes
- Additional information
- Public transportation
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By train to Herisau.
- Parking
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Parking available at the psychiatric hospital in Herisau.
- Author
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The tour Robert Walser trail is used by outdooractive.com provided.
GPS Downloads
General info
Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
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