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Schwende-Rüte
Schwende-Rüte is a district in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. It consists of a large number of scattered settlements and 6 villages. These include Brülisau, Wasserauen, Schwende and Weissbad. The eastern part of the Alpstein, the eastern part of Appenzell as well as the Innerrhoden part of the Säntis mountains are also included. At Schwende there is a pilgrimage chapel with an image of grace from the 17th century. From Brülisau you can reach the Hoher Kasten by cable car. (Photo: Switzerland Tourism, Christof Sonderegger)
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Hiking routes
- Landsgemeindeplatz – Steig
Landsgemeindeplatz – Steig
WanderwegLandsgemeindeplatz → Steig · 1.4 km · 25 min - Challenging hike from Gontenbad to St. Gallen via Bruggtobel
Challenging hike from Gontenbad to St. Gallen via Bruggtobel
WanderwegGontenbad → St. Gallen · 21 km · 7 h 04 - Hike from Gontenbad to Oberriet SG
Hike from Gontenbad to Oberriet SG
WanderwegGontenbad → Oberriet SG · 19 km · 6 h 04 - Challenging summit hike from Gontenbad to Kronberg via Kau
Challenging summit hike from Gontenbad to Kronberg via Kau
WanderwegGontenbad → Kronberg · 8.5 km · 4 h 06 - Hike from Gontenbad to Appenzell via Hundshenki
Hike from Gontenbad to Appenzell via Hundshenki
WanderwegGontenbad → Appenzell · 4.9 km · 1 h 52
