- Brief description
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From Lake Constance to the Säntis - this view awaits you on the natural, mystical hiking trail in Appenzellerland with special energetic spots.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Heiden church square
- Route
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Heiden0.3 kmUnter Altenstein4.0 kmHeiden7.4 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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This hiking trail leads via the Gesundheitsweg (health trail) from Heiden up to the Chindlistei rock at 940 m above sea level. Deep and long grooves, steps and various patterns are carved into the sandstone formation. Break points at the rock face are proof that stone was quarried here in the past. This rock is popularly known as the Devil’s or Witch's Pulpit, going back to the Appenzell witch hunts from the 14th to the 17th centuries. There are many other myths and legends associated with the rock. It is said, for example, that it boosts women’s fertility. The strong energetic force of the Chindlistei rock has indeed been proven, measured at 15,000 Bovis units. On the western face of the rock, three figures have been painted in natural recesses.
- Directions
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Heiden church square – Wies – Hinterholz – Teufelskanzel – Chindlistei rock – Rasplen – Altstein – Strich – Guggenbühel – Bellevue – Heiden church square
- Highest point
- 948 m
- Endpoint
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Heiden church square
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Good footwear, hiking or trekking shoes
- Tips
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Discover this mysterious spot and enjoy the majestic views over the Appenzell Foreland and, with a bit of luck, even spy Lake Constance in the distance.
- Additional information
- Directions
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A1 in St. Gallen, exit "St. Gallen Neudorf", then direction Heiden - A1 in the Rhine Valley in Rheineck, exit "Rheineck", then direction Wolfhalden, Heiden.
- Public transportation
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Take the Appenzeller Bahnen or the post bus to Heiden.
- Parking
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Parking is available at the reformed church in Heiden.
- Author
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The tour Chindlistei trail is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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St. Gallen - Bodensee
2066
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St. Galler Rheintal
1333
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Heiden
204