Appenzeller route stage 2

Across the picturesque village square of Gais, then past the well-proportioned brown cattle and flower-adorned farmhouses, the road winds its way into the hills. Looking back, the Alpstein once again shows its impressive side. The dirt road becomes ever narrower. The now single-track path leads through a small area of woodland. Afterwards, you cross a pasture with a steep downhill slope; it’s advisable to get off your bike at this point.The adventure is soon over, however, and at Landmark the view opens out down into the Rhine Valley and across to the Vorarlberg Alps. A break is recommended at St. Anton at least, either because of the spectacular view or because of the pubs that invite you to stop for refreshments. We continue with many ups and downs along the left flank of the Rhine Valley until we finally find ourselves above Lake Constance and the view extends far into neighbouring Germany. In the spa town of Heiden, there are once again numerous possibilities for dining and overnight accommodation before the route turns back towards St. Gallen.