Active in summer

In summer, picturesque hiking and cycling trails stretch through charming hilly landscapes. Whether you prefer leisurely walks through vibrant alpine meadows in full bloom, challenging summit tours, or relaxed bike rides, everyone will find their own personal summer experience here. The clear mountain air and idyllic mountain lakes make your stay unforgettable.

Hiking

Across fields, meadows and forests, past waterfalls, mountain lakes and steep cliffs: here you will find a variety of hiking tours. Experience nature combined with customs and traditions on the themed hiking trails. Around 1,200 kilometres of hiking trails await you.

Golf in Gonten

A golf course against an impressive natural backdrop: In Gonten, you can practise your tee shot with a view of the mountains - a unique experience. On the 18-hole course, nestled in the high valley of Gonten, you can experience the magnificent mountain world and the impressive moorland landscape.

Biking

Over gravel, forest floor or lush meadows: In Appenzellerland you will find mountain bike routes of all levels of difficulty. All routes have one thing in common: they lead through an impressive hilly landscape.

Paragliding

Wind.ch shows you the fascinating third dimension. Enjoy a panoramic or thermal flight in the Alpstein, be it from Hoher Kasten, Ebenalp or Kronberg. You will be accompanied by experienced tandem pilots who know the area.

Nordic Walking

Holistic training with a beautiful view: With the largest Nordic Fitness Park in Switzerland, Appenzellerland is specifically geared to the needs of Nordic walkers – signposted circular routes show the way.

Holiday Card OSKAR

With OSKAR, the Eastern Switzerland Guest Card, you have the right card in your pocket. The card includes many things throughout Eastern Switzerland - from all public transport in six cantons to mountain railways, boat trips and museums.

Available from 2 overnight stays in a hotel
Adults CHF 17.00/day, children aged 6 to 16 CHF 8.50
Maximum validity: 8 days (use already for arrival and departure by public transport, for which we will be happy to send the card to your home free of charge)