Hiking trail · SAC T1
Eastern Switzerland

From Weissbad to the Kronberg

Duration

4 h

Distance

10.1 km

Ascent

1032 hm

Descent

200 hm

Beautiful ridge hike with panoramic views

We start at the Bahnhof Weissbad. Crossing meadows and sections of forest, we head up to the Rechböhl and continue to the Klosterspitz viewpoint. After the Neuenalp, the trail leads us through a scenically beautiful high moor. At the traditional Berggasthof Scheidegg, you can enjoy hearty Appenzell cuisine. The final stretch takes us past the Kapelle St. Jakob, and soon after, we reach the Kronberg. We then take the Gondelbahn down into the valley to Jakobsbad.

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Impressions

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Sicht auf den Kronberg
Sicht auf den Säntis
Kapelle St. Jakob

Location

Official national map and hiking trail network by swisstopo.

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  • Route

Elevation profile

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Highest point
1'662 m a.s.l.
Lowest point
816 m a.s.l.
Ascent
1'014 m
Descent
181 m
Distance
10.1 km
  • flat (< 5%)
  • moderate (5–12%)
  • steep (12–20%)
  • very steep (> 20%)

Refreshments & mountain lifts

Restaurants, mountain huts, kiosks and lift stations within 100 m of the route.

Looking for places to eat – this takes a moment on the first visit.

Data: OpenStreetMap

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Stefan

20 September 2026

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Schöne Wanderung im Appenzell. Der Weg nie extrem steil und gut begehbar. Tolle Aussicht auf den Säntis und Co.

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