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Alps Appenzell-Einsiedeln 6-day Self-guided Walking Tour Level 1
The first thing you see will be the blue waters of Lake Constance and the rolling green hills of Appenzell. Far behind the massive peaks of Alpstein and Churfirsten tower up proudly. On the first legs of the tour the Alpine Panorama Trail lives up to its name. But not only the scenic hikes will enchant you, also the traditional, painted houses in Appenzell and the lively traditions of Appenzell and Toggenburg will quickly cast a spell on you.
Apart from the first leg and last two legs, easy hikes await you. You have to bring good stamina for this walk. The trails are well-maintained and easy to walk.
Arrival by public transport to Rorschach. If you arrive directly, hand in your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest. Departure by public transport from Einsiedeln. In case of direct departure, luggage will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.
Slow Tours offers a number of other Walking Tours in Europe
Arrival to Rorschach | Rorschach - Trogen
Luggage drop-off in Rorschach. The ascent to the climatic health resort of Heiden (with Henri Dunant Museum) and to Kaienspitz is rewarded with wide views of Lake Constance and the Alpstein. Via Rehetobel you descend to the Chastenloch and go up to the former village of Trogen.
Details: approx. 17 km 1'080 m 625 m, Length: ca. 5.5 h.
Trogen - Appenzell
From Trogen (AR) over two gentle hills with magnificent views of the Säntis, the city of St.Gallen, Lake Constance and the rolling Appenzellerland. Then into the wide valley basin of Appenzell with its richly decorated town houses.
Details: approx. 14 km á 600 m â 685 m, Walking time: approx. 4 h.
Appenzell - Schwägalp
From Appenzell, the region’s capital, the trail climbs up to Alp Wasserschaffen. The path to the peak follows the Kronberg ridge, side by side with the Alpstein and with the same fantastic views. Afterwards, the route continues through typical alpine terrain down to Schwägalp, the base station of the Säntis cable car.
Details: approx. 16 km 1’150 m 580 m, Walking time: approx. 6.5 h.
Schwägalp - Stein / Alt St.Johann
Splendid hike to Lutertannen and over the Risipass vantage point to Stein in Toggenburg. Meadows and Alpine pastures, near-to-nature low-moor marshes and coniferous forests alternate in colourful sequence.
Details: approx. 12 km 485 m 990 m, Walking time: approx. 4 h.
Stein SG / Alt St.Johann - Amden
The rather long ascent from Stein to the Vorderen Höhe is finally rewarded with wonderful views of the Glarner mountain peaks. A diverse high-level hike leads around the Gulmen, across to the Mattstock and down to Amden.
Details: approx. 19 km 875 m 1'290 m, Walking time: approx. ca. 6 h.
Amden – Einsiedeln | Departure
By bus down to Ziegelbrücke and with the train to Siebnen. A tough climb to Stöcklichrüz and a superb high-level hike around the northern end of Sihlsee lake to Einsiedeln. The St. Meinrads Chapel on Etzelpass and the house where Paracelsus was born are popular resting places, not just for pilgrims.
Details: approx. 19 km 1'100 m 600 m, Walking time: approx. ca. 6 h
Tours marked with are special prices.
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Sep 21 2024 | Sep 26 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,214€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,025€ | |||||
Sep 22 2024 | Sep 27 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,214€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,025€ | |||||
Sep 23 2024 | Sep 28 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,214€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,025€ | |||||
Sep 24 2024 | Sep 29 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,214€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,025€ | |||||
Sep 25 2024 | Sep 30 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,214€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,025€ | |||||
Sep 26 2024 | Oct 01 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,214€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,025€ | |||||
Sep 27 2024 | Oct 02 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,214€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,025€ | |||||
Sep 28 2024 | Oct 03 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Sep 29 2024 | Oct 04 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Sep 30 2024 | Oct 05 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 01 2024 | Oct 06 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 02 2024 | Oct 07 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 03 2024 | Oct 08 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 04 2024 | Oct 09 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 05 2024 | Oct 10 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 06 2024 | Oct 11 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
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Oct 07 2024 | Oct 12 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 08 2024 | Oct 13 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 09 2024 | Oct 14 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 10 2024 | Oct 15 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 11 2024 | Oct 16 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 12 2024 | Oct 17 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ | |||||
Oct 13 2024 | Oct 18 2024 | 10 | Single rooms | 1,174€ | ||
Double rooms | 985€ |
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