The holiday house lies right on the hiking trail between Bühler, the Hohe Buche and Trogen. Many walks start at the door, so the car can stay put.
See the walksFrom a short evening stroll to a day hike up a viewpoint. All walking times are from the house.
Bühler's circular trail passes right by the holiday house: over the Steig and the Wissegg to the Hohe Buche, on via Weissbach and the Kriegersmühle on the old mule track, and back through Steinleuten. 21 information boards (in German) tell of mule drivers, Paracelsus, animals, plants and Appenzell customs. Awarded the «Wanderbär» prize in 2024.
The short evening loop. On a clear day the view stretches across Lake Constance to the Allgäu and the Vorarlberg Alps. The old mule track from St. Gallen to the Rhine Valley once crossed the Hohe Buche.
Over the Wissegg pass to the viewpoint above Gais (1250 m) with views of the Alpstein. Return the same way, or descend to Gais and take the Appenzell Railways back to Bühler.
Over the Hohe Buche down to Trogen with its Landsgemeinde square and stately town houses. Above the village lies the Pestalozzi Children's Village with its visitor centre. Return by Appenzell Railways via St. Gallen.
Walking times are estimates without breaks. Bühler station is 1.5 km away: about 35 minutes downhill, a good 45 minutes back up.
Take the cable car from Schwägalp to the highest peak of the Alpstein (2502 m), with views over six countries.
Ride the cable car from Wasserauen up to the Ebenalp, visit the Wildkirchli caves and the Aescher mountain inn beneath the cliff.
Painted houses, the main street and the Landsgemeinde square. The village is on the same railway line as Bühler.
Watch cheese being made at the Appenzell show dairy; next door, the folk museum shows local customs and crafts.
The Abbey District and Abbey Library are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Direct by Appenzell Railways from Bühler.
The walk up from Bühler station becomes a short winter hike with views of the snow-covered Alpstein. The ski areas of Appenzell and Toggenburg are an easy drive away.
Dogs are welcome at the holiday house. Please be considerate of the cattle in the pastures and keep your dog on a lead there.
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