How many hiking trails are listed in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

The directory currently includes 42 quality-checked routes in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, covering 630 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

Alpine Panorama Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Alpine Panorama Trail and Alpine Panorama Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

8 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

42 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 630 km. The average route is 15.0 km with 560 m (1,837 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 630
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.4k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 8 easy (19%), 19 moderate (45%) and 15 hard or expert (36%). 2 routes (5%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (11), alpine meadow (4), panoramic viewpoint (4), forest (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,432 m (7,979 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Alpine Panorama Trail, Alpine Panorama Trail, Alpine Panorama Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

12.4 km

Alpine Panorama Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

432 m

Alpine Panorama Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Alpine Panorama Trail	15.5 km	432 m	3 hr 53 min	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	17.4 km	468 m	4 hr 24 min	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	12.4 km	977 m	4 hr 3 min	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	13.5 km	525 m	3 hr 36 min	Point to point
Rheintaler Höhenweg	106 km	2,903 m	29 hr	Point to point
Kulturspur Appenzellerland	70.3 km	2,100 m	19 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.