Appenzeller Alpenweg

Urnäsch, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

15.9 miles (25.7 km) · 4,734 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.9 mi (25.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,734 ft (1,443 m)
Average gain	297 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 2,424 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Appenzeller Alpenweg

How much elevation gain does Appenzeller Alpenweg have?

Appenzeller Alpenweg has 4,734 ft (1,443 m) of elevation gain over 15.9 miles (25.7 km). That averages 297 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Appenzeller Alpenweg?

The difficulty score for Appenzeller Alpenweg is 13 of 100. That is harder than 83% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Appenzeller Alpenweg?

The longest climb on Appenzeller Alpenweg runs 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and gains 2,424 ft (739 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34%.