Appenzeller Wander Festival

There are festivals for music, literature or food, but there hasn't been anything for the number one sport of Mr. and Mrs. Swiss. That is why we have taken the initiative together with our partners. We want to remain the number one hiking destination. This event helps us to strengthen this positioning

Appenzell, Switzerland
From June 3 to
June 11, 2023
3 days
Difficult Levels: Hard, Moderate, Easy
Complementary: Outdoor Activities, Workshops, Talks
Geschäftsstelle Verein «Appenzeller Wanderfestival»
t. Gallerstrasse 49, Bau 3 9100 Herisau
41 (0)71 898 33 00

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Appenzeller Wander Festival

2022 PROGRAM

Friday 3 June 2022

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. school class day – great fun for 16 primary school classes from the region

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

– box office open for ticket purchases
– ribbon exchange

5:00 p.m Entertainment in the Genussdörfli (free entry)

6:30 p.m. Start of the first activity: hiking through the night – a special fascination

Saturday 4 June 2022

From 7:00 a.m.

– box office open for ticket purchase
– ribbon exchange

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Workshops, guided hikes and lectures

9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

3:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

Musical entertainment with festival in the pleasure village (free entry)

Program overview Saturday (print version)

Sunday 5 June 2022

From 7:00 a.m.

– box office open for ticket purchases
– ribbon exchange

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Workshops, guided hikes and lectures

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Musical entertainment with festival in the pleasure village (free entry)

Photo safari – Vigilant, mindful: an eye for the essentials

In this photography course for beginners, you will learn how to take great pictures on hikes. It doesn't matter whether you use a cell phone or a simple compact camera. You will learn the basics of image composition, image detail and practical tips and tricks.

Management
Simon Kaufmann, photographer and outdoor freak | FOCAL LENGTH PHOTOGRAPHY

Total duration
2 hours

Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
teenagers from 14 years, adults

Number of participants per performance
30 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, secret tent

Photography – Lecture by Simon Kaufmann

 

In this photography lecture by Simon Kaufmann, you will immerse yourself in his daily work. Let yourself be inspired, enchanted, carried away... and see the wonderful nature captured through a lens.

Management
Simon Kaufmann, photographer and outdoor freak | FOCAL LENGTH PHOTOGRAPHY

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Suitable for
everyone

Number of participants per performance
40 people

Meeting point
lecture hall in Bären

 

Zom Zmorge as Wanderfestival

From the city we take the path to Hundwil to the hiking festival under our feet, where we arrive in time for breakfast. The start is at the Riethüsli train station, from where it goes over the Solitüde with a wonderful view far beyond the city of St. Gallen to the Haggen and then over the Ganggelibrogg into the Appenzellerland. Above the Sitter we hike across beautiful meadows and past farms, leaving the village of Stein on the left and finding our way to Hundwil on little-used paths.

Hiking time : 3 hours
Distance : 9.0 km
Ascent : 437 m
Descent : 412 m
Condition: medium
Technique: easy

Demanding hiking at the hiking festival

 

A hike for ambitious hikers! We'll do a slightly longer loop around Hundwil and will cover almost 1000 meters of ascent and descent. Via Hargarten and Enggenhütten we climb to the Chuterenegg and the Höhi. The way back is direct via the Alpenrose and the Schlumpfenegg. We are compensated by beautiful views, the luck on the summit of the Hundwilerhöhe and looking back on a great achievement!

Hiking time : 5h 30min
Distance : 16.4 km
Ascent : 928 m
Descent : 928 m
Condition: high
Technique: medium

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Time
Saturday: 08:30 to 15:00
Sunday: 08:30 to 15:00

Suitable for
adults

Meals (not included in the ticket)
Out of the backpack
Refreshment stop at the Hundwilerhöhi mountain restaurant, Hundwil

Number of participants per performance
15 people

What to bring
Sturdy hiking boots, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking bottle, snacks from your backpack

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

Hiking through the night - a special fascination

 

We hike into the night and experience the moments when the day awakens in nature! On Friday evening we leave Schwägalp, enjoy the sunset on the Kronberg, drink an early coffee on the Hundwilerhöhi and experience the sunrise from the Schlumpfenegg above Hundwil. Then everyone is ready for a hearty breakfast at the hiking festival!
For this hike you need one of the following tickets:
– 1-day ticket Saturday
– 2-day pass

Hiking time : 7h 30min
Distance : 21.3 km
Ascent : 1030 m
Descent : 1588 m
Condition: high
Technique: medium

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Performance
Friday: 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m

Suitable for
experienced, fit hikers

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
Snack on the Kronberg
Coffee on the Hundwilerhöhi
Morning meal at Café Hirschen, Hundwil

Number of participants per performance
30 people

What to bring
Sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing adapted to the weather, headlamp, drinking bottle, snacks from the backpack

Meeting point
9107 Schwägalp, Säntis cable car valley station

 

Freewings – Hang in there (workshop)

 

Experience the feeling of flying in this taster course. You get to know the material, can try out the behavior of the paraglider under supervision and take off from the ground for the first time.

Director
Stefan Keller | Freewings

Total duration
3h 30min

Saturday: 09:00 to 12:30 Sunday
: 09:00 to 12:30

Suitable for
adults

Number of participants per performance
10 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring
good shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent

 

Of big and small animals - natural history hike

 

The Urnäschtobel is an interesting habitat for many different animal groups such as butterflies, amphibians, snails and birds. We go there with an expert on safari, discover a lot of interesting facts and observe the animals ourselves. An exciting journey - just not to lions and elephants but rather to the more inconspicuous creatures. If you have one, bring your binoculars with you on this journey of discovery.

Hiking time : 1 hour
Distance : 2.25 km
ascent : 200 m
descent : 200 m
Condition: medium
Technique: sure-footedness in the terrain, some very steep sections.

Head
Fabia Knechtle Glogger, environmental engineer / ecologist | Knechtle Glogger nature management

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
everyone

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking bottle, binoculars (if you have them)

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, secret tent

 

Gorge experience down the Chesselibach

 

What does a typical Appenzellertöbeli look like? Surely you have already scouted that out and had to turn around in front of a waterfall or go around the spot extensively. Thanks to rock hooks, ropes, gstältli and carabiners, the Chesselibach can be walked on with a little technical knowledge. You don't stay completely dry: You have to get in the mood for knee-deep wading. Try it! An expert guide will show you the tricks.

Hiking time : 3 hours
Distance : 4 km
ascent : 200 m
descent : 200 m
Condition: medium
Technique: a little courage, desire for water and hands-on

Management
Andreas Brunner, dipl. mountain guide | BergImPuls

Saturday: 09:00 to 14:00 (fully booked)
Sunday: 09:00 to 14:00

(no performance in case of rain or otherwise unfavorable general conditions )

Suitable for
adults

Catering
Afterwards: barbecuing at the sitter

Number of participants per performance
12 people

Bring
a second pair of shoes (for going into the water), spare clothes, drinking bottle, lunch from the backpack

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, secret tent

 

With Nicolas Senn to the Hundwilerhöhi

 

A summit concert on the Hundwilerhöhi is something special - and if you have hiked up with the dulcimer virtuoso Nicolas Senn, it becomes an experience! We hike comfortably from Hundwil to the Hundwilerhöhi and back again along a different path. At the summit we experience the concert by Nicolas Senn with his music, which fits so well with the view!

Hiking time : 2h 30min
Distance : 7.3 km
Ascent : 350 m
Descent : 560 m
Condition: medium
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
adults

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
Hundwiler Höhi mountain restaurant (with Nicolas Senn concert)

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent | Shuttle bus from the festival site to Ramsten (included in the festival ticket)

 

On the Landsgemeindeweg: from Herisau to the hiking festival

 

In 1997 the last Landsgemeinde took place in Hundwil. It was a tradition that people came to the Landsgemeinde on foot. Let the tradition come to life and hike with like-minded people from Herisau to the hiking festival. The Landsgemeinde started at 11:00 a.m. – we want to be in Hundwil at that time. After arriving at the hiking festival, you will learn interesting facts about this form of direct democracy and round off your experience. Let yourself be surprised!

Hiking time : 2h 30min
Distance : 6.1 km
Ascent : 320 m
Descent : 280 m
Condition: deep
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Saturday: 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday
: 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

Suitable for
adults

Meals (not included in the ticket)
On the way in the Rechberg restaurant
Landsgemeinde menu at the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
fruit market, 9100 Herisau

 

On the Landsgemeindeweg: from Teufen to the hiking festival

 

In 1997 the last Landsgemeinde took place in Hundwil. It was a tradition that people came to the Landsgemeinde on foot. Let the tradition come to life and hike from Teufen to the hiking festival with like-minded people. The Landsgemeinde started at 11:00 a.m. – we want to be in Hundwil at that time. After arriving at the hiking festival, you will learn interesting facts about this form of direct democracy and round off your experience. Let yourself be surprised!

Hiking time: 3 hours
Distance : 8.4 km
Ascent : 392 m
Descent : 439 m
Condition: medium
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:55 a.m

Suitable for
adults

Catering (not included in the ticket)
On the way in the Appenzell show dairy, Stein
Landsgemeinde menu at the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
9052 Niederteufen, bus stop AB

 

Freewings – Hang in there (workshop)

 

Experience the feeling of flying in this taster course. You get to know the material, can try out the behavior of the paraglider under supervision and take off from the ground for the first time.

Director
Stefan Keller | Freewings

Total duration
3h 30min

Execution
fully booked

Suitable for
adults

Number of participants per performance
10 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring
good shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent

 

Office

On the Landsgemeindeweg: from Urnäsch to the hiking festival

 

In 1997 the last Landsgemeinde took place in Hundwil. It was a tradition that people came to the Landsgemeinde on foot. Let the tradition come to life and hike with like-minded people from Urnäsch to the hiking festival. The Landsgemeinde started at 11:00 a.m. – we want to be in Hundwil at that time. After arriving at the hiking festival, you will learn interesting facts about this form of direct democracy and round off your experience. Let yourself be surprised!

Hiking time: 2h 30min
Distance : 8 km
ascent : 300 m
descent : 330 m
Conditions: low
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Saturday: 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday
: 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

Suitable for
adults

Meals (not included in the ticket)
On the way in the Restaurant Alpenrose
Landsgemeinde menu at the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
train station, 9107 Urnäsch

 

Since I've been dead, I can live with it - witty flashbacks to this world

 

In his new book, satirist Willi Näf conducts fictional conversations with 11 deceased personalities. Among other things, a Swiss woman and an American describe their hikes in 1812 and 1846. Willi Näf tells of the highly dramatic months that the two women survived in defiance of all the laws of nature - and thus went down in history.

Hiking time : 1 hour
Distance : 4 km
Ascent : 200 m
Descent : 200 m
Condition: deep
Technique: easy

Director
Willi Näf | Journalist, satirist and radio play author | www.willinaef.ch

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m 14:00 to 16:00

Suitable for
adults

Meals
None

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent

 

Meteo hike with the weather expert

 

No matter how the weather presents itself at the hiking festival: You will see that there is no such thing as boring weather! On a tour around Hundwil you will learn interesting facts about current weather developments, weather signs and weather phenomena. You will also receive practical instructions and tips for reliable weather assessments on the go.

Hiking time : 2 hours
Distance : 6 km
Ascent : 200 m
Descent : 200 m
Condition: deep
Technique: easy

Direction
Roger Oechslin, hiking guide and meteorologist | www.meteoscout.ch

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m

Suitable for
adults

Meals
at the hiking festival

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

Our water - on the way on the water educational trail

 

The Fitzisbach and Vorderhus springs were used by the city of St. Gallen for 100 years. Then the source rights went back to the municipalities of Hundwil and Stein. On the water educational trail you will learn a lot about water resources, cycle, extraction, consumption and use. The initiators of the educational trail will also explain the treatment of drinking water to you and provide you with lots of useful information. Get involved in the water experience!

Hiking time : 1h 30min
Distance : 4 km
Ascent : 200 m
Descent : 200 m
Condition: deep
Technique: easy

Management
Werner Näf & Noldi Zellweger | Water trail in Hundwil Stein

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m 14:00 to 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 to 12:00 | 14:00 to 16:00

Suitable for
everyone

Catering (not included in the ticket)
Restaurant Alpenrose
At the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

From organic milk to organic cheese

 

As a purely natural product made from organic milk, organic Appenzeller® cheese is particularly natural. In the footsteps of this successful combination, we first hike to an organic farmer, who initiates us into the secrets of organic milk. In Stein we visit the show dairy, where we learn something about the secret of Appenzeller® cheese on a short tour. Then it's back to Hundwil to the hiking festival.

Hiking time : 4h 30min
Distance : 8.6 km
Ascent : 388 m
Descent : 388 m
Condition: medium
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday
: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
everyone

Meals (not included in the ticket)
Lunch break in the Appenzell show dairy

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, secret tent

 

Around Hundwil

 

Embark on a short, guided tour around Hundwil. Learn about history, buildings, culture and today's village from your guide. You don't need any special fitness and you'll soon be back at the hiking festival with all its attractions! A little exercise is a must!

Hiking time : 1 hour
Distance : 3.3 km
Ascent : 100 m
Descent : 100 m
Condition: easy
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m 14:30 to 15:30
Sunday: 11:00 to 12:00 | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
everyone

Meals (not included in the ticket)
At the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Bring
trekking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, secret tent

 

A larger round around Hundwil

 

Discover the idyllic 7-Brüggli-Weg, the mill and the ravine in Hundwil! The hiking guide will take you to a few insider tips around the festival site on this hike. A stop at the Restaurant Alpenrose pleasantly rounds off the interesting hike. Enjoy some exciting insights and impressive views!

Hiking time : 2 hours
Distance : 5.9 km
Ascent : 250 m
Descent : 250 m
Condition: easy
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m 13:00 to 15:30
Sunday: 10:30 to 13:00 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
everyone

Catering (not included in the ticket)
Restaurant Alpenrose
At the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

Stream hiking with children

 

A creek hike is an adventure for the whole family. Where is the best way? How do we get across the water? Do we even have to swim? Equipped with water shoes, a rope and a rucksack, we follow the Urnäsch and find undiscovered bathing spots.

Line
planoalto

Total duration
3 hours

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m 15:00 to 18:00
Sunday: 09:30 to 12:30 | 15:00 to 18:00

Suitable for
adventurous families with courageous children aged 6 and over

Number of participants per performance
15 people

Meals
at the hiking festival

Bring
a second pair of shoes (for going into the water), spare clothes, swimming trunks, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent

 

night photography

 

Shoot from sunset to late at night. In this workshop there is a theoretical input on the subject of night photography, after which you will learn tricks and tips to optimally capture the different lighting moods.

Management
Simon Kaufmann, photographer and outdoor freak | FOCAL LENGTH PHOTOGRAPHY

Total duration
5 hours

Saturday: 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m

Suitable for
teenagers over 14 years old, adults

Requirement
Basic knowledge of photography. Understand the relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed.

Bring
a tripod, remote release, SLR camera, charged batteries for your own camera (several batteries if possible), good shoes, clothing suitable for the weather

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
from the backpack

Number of participants per performance
15 people

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

The art of making fire

 

Play with fire! Making a fire without a newspaper and with just a match? Proper use of a fire starter? Or finally try fire drilling yourself? In various fire studios you will get fit to be able to shine with fire and flames on the next hike. There is also a small fire snack.

Line
planoalto

Total duration
1h 30min

Saturday: 9:30 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | 14:30 to 16:00 | 16:30 to 18:00
Sunday: 09:30 to 11:00 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | 14:30 to 16:00 | 16:30 to 18:00

Suitable for
families, children from 4 years

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring
clothes suitable for the weather, water bottle, pocket knife

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

Freewings – Lecture

 

In a short presentation you will find out all the important information and impressions about paragliding.

Director
Stefan Keller | Freewings

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m

Suitable for
everyone

Number of participants
40 people

Meeting point
lecture hall in Bären

 

Build Shepherds Stove / Outdoor Cooking

 

How about a different kind of lunch? Without a cooking pot in beautiful terrain? With small and large hands you build a shepherd's oven out of stones. The fire masters heat up properly so that the fresh ingredients can be cooked later. While it's sizzling in the oven, enjoy the aperitif and then we'll reveal the secret of the oven and feast with your hands.

Line
planoalto

Total duration
5 hours

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (fully booked) Sunday
: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Suitable for
children over 6 years old, adults, families

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Catering
Self-cooked at the workshop

Bring
a drinking bottle, pocket knife and seat pad

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, secret tent

 

Wild herb hike with processing

 

On a leisurely hike around Hundwil, Martina Rocco, dipl. Herbalist, the local wild and medicinal plants.
Learn more about their effects and benefits in the kitchen and in the health and beauty sector. After the hike, make herbal salt or massage oil.

Hiking time : 1h
Distance : 2-3km
Ascent : max. 100m
Condition: easy
Technique: easy

Director
Martina Rocco | herbal magic

Total duration
2 hours

Saturday: 9:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. | 13:00 to 15:00 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | 13:00 to 15:00 | 16:00 to 18:00

Suitable for
children over 8 years old, families, adults

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
Out of the backpack
At the hiking festival

What
to bring Clothing suitable for the weather, good shoes (hiking boots), water bottle

Meeting point
workshop tent, hiking village

 

Forest bathing "engineered by nature"

 

Based on the Japanese concept of Shinrin Yoku, which translates as "immersion into the atmosphere" of the forest, we start a moving journey of the senses. And with that, a bit about our own roots. Because we too are created by nature – and connected to it. The trained forest bathing leader Lara Keuthen takes us into the countryside for 2.5 hours. We learn why the forest is so healthy for us and come into a special form of relaxation with sensory, creative and mediative exercises. If you want to slow down a little and get to know the forest in a new way, register for our forest bathing sessions.

Direction
Lara Keuthen, MIMAMEID

Total duration
2 to 3 hours

Saturday: 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m 13:30 to 16:30
Sunday: 09:00 to 12:00 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m

Suitable for
adults

Number of participants per performance
12 people

Meals
at the hiking festival

Meeting point
on tent

 

Wooden Spoon Carving Class

 

In this wooden spoon carving course for children and adults, participants will gradually learn how to carve their own wooden spoon with the appropriate type of wood. The participants can take the carved wooden spoon home with them.

Directed by
Mauro Spadin

Total duration
1h 30min

Saturday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m

Suitable for
children from 7 years, adults, families
(with knowledge of using a pocket knife)
children up to 14 years only when accompanied by an adult

Number of participants per performance
40 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring your
own pocket knife (if you have one), sturdy shoes

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli

 

Adult-child carving course

In this pocket knife workshop, the participants learn how to use the pocket knife correctly and learn about the various carving techniques. You will also learn a lot about carving wood. After this course you can take home your carved object and many ideas. All children who follow the carving rules will receive a pocket knife diploma.

Directed by
Mauro Spadin

Total duration
2 hours 30 minutes

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 14:30 to 17:00

Suitable for
children from 6 years, adults, families,
children up to 12 years only when accompanied by an adult

Number of participants per performance
40 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring your
own pocket knife (if you have one), sturdy shoes

Meeting point
workshop tent, hiking village

Bake Appenzeller Biber yourself

 

From the hiking village, take the shuttle to the Gerig family's traditional bakery. Immerse yourself in the art of baking beaver. After about an hour you will hold your own beaver in your hands. Goodbye!

Management
of the bakery Gerig Waldstatt

Total duration
1h 30min
(incl. shuttle to the Gerig bakery, Waldstatt and back)

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m

Suitable for
children over 5 years old, adults, families

Number of participants per performance
30 people

Meals
1 drink included
At the hiking festival (not included in the ticket price)

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

Trail running with On athletes (workshop)

 

Fancy an adventure in the wild nature? Then simply switch from the road to the trail. Running outside the mainstream can be satisfying in a number of ways. Fresh air, breathtaking landscapes and the most beautiful peaks are waiting for you out there. Test the latest trail running shoes from the «On» brand on different surfaces. You will also learn how to run uphill and downhill efficiently and quickly and learn many other tips and tricks for running on trails with the On athletes.

Lead
On-Athletes |  On

Total duration
2 hours

Saturday: 09:00 to 11:00 14:00 to 16:00
Sunday: 09:00 to 11:00 | 14:00 to 16:00

Suitable for
teenagers from 14 years, adults

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Take your
sportswear, drinking bottle and running shoes with you

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

Orientation in the field

 

Equipped with a map and compass, this workshop takes you on a tour off the marked paths. On the way you will learn the basics of tour planning and orientation in the area: reading maps, calculating travel times, understanding the coordinate system, determining your own location, bearings. Armed with these new skills, you'll be well equipped for your next hiking adventure.

Head
of planoalto.ch

Total duration
4 hours

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m

Suitable for
beginners and people aged 16 and over who would like to refresh the topic of «orientation with a map/compass».

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring
a drinking bottle, snacks, notes, compass (if you have one)

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent

 

Outdoor Treasure Hunt

 

Wanted for a treasure hunt: children and parents who are not only known for their great courage, but also for their wit and intelligence. Will it be possible to decode the clues, master the tricky tasks and find the treasure together? A world-renowned treasure hunter from Planoalto will help and support you with all her knowledge.

Line
planoalto

Total duration
3 hours

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m

Suitable for
families (children without age restrictions)

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring
clothing suitable for the weather and a water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, secret tent

 

Build your own rope park

 

Building a rope landscape together is not witchcraft! A forest area becomes our construction site, our experimentation and playground. Ropes of various thicknesses and lengths are available. With your hands and your creativity, a versatile rope park with swings, swings, climbing nets and rope bridges, which invites you to climb and balance, is created in a very short time.

Line
planoalto

Total duration
4 hours

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m

Suitable for
children from 6 years, families

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Bring
clothing suitable for the weather, drinking bottle, snacks

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Flauder tent

 

Discover the craft of the white cooper

 

Do you like the smell of fresh wood? White coopers used to carve objects for the alpine dairy and cheese production. Hans Reifler explains the craft to you and you have the opportunity to carve a small object yourself as a white cooper.

Director
Hans Reifler | white cooperage

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 10:00 to 11:00 | 11:30 to 12:30 | 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 15:00 to 16:00 | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | 10:00 to 11:00 | 11:30 to 12:30 | 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 15:00 to 16:00 | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m

Suitable for
children over 4 years old, adults, families

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Meeting point
workshop tent, hiking village

 

Office

Cooking with wildflowers and roots

 

Stroll with us across the meadows and through the forest and collect flowers to bite into and roots to nibble on. Not only do we get to know plants by name, we also taste them. We cook a delicious lunch together and supplement, season and decorate our menu directly from nature.

Line
planoalto

Total duration
3 hours

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m

Suitable for
families with children from 6 years

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Catering
Self-cooked at the workshop
at the hiking festival

Bring
clothing suitable for the weather and a water bottle

Meeting point
Quöllfrisch tent, hiking village

 

Office

Early morning bird watching

 

An expert from the Herisau ornithological association will guide you across meadows to the edge of the forest in the Hundwilertobel. There you can listen to the birdsong in the early morning and try to catch a glimpse of tits, swallows and co. with binoculars or telescopes. There is also a lot worth knowing about our chirping companions. Then it's back to the hiking festival for breakfast.

Hiking time : 1 hour
Distance : 4 km
Ascent : 100 m
Descent : 100 m
Condition: deep
Technique: easy

management
dr N. Schwarzenbach | ornithological association, Herisau

Execution
Saturday: 07:00 to 09:30
Sunday: 07:00 to 09:30

Suitable for
everyone

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
Out of the backpack
Then breakfast at the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, binoculars (if you have them), drinking bottle, snacks from your backpack

Meet at the Dorf bus stop, 9064
Hundwil

 

Trekking at higher altitudes – a special challenge!

 

An ever-increasing number of hikers are thinking of seeing the high mountains and perhaps climbing them while trekking. The fascination of the high mountains, the encounters with the local people, the experiences with foreign cultures and the achievement of a big goal together in a small team are the ingredients for a great trip. A hiking guide takes guests on such a journey - real or virtual at the hiking festival!

Led by
Urs von Däniken, hiking guide with Swiss Federal Diploma FA, Trogen | KODIAK

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m

Suitable for
teenagers, adults

Number of participants
40 people

Meeting point
lecture hall in Bären

Special
Let yourself be inspired!

 

Weather information in the hiking plan

 

Appropriate weather conditions contribute to the joy of hiking, while unsuitable weather can become dangerous. With the vast amount of freely accessible weather information, it is easy to lose track. You will learn how to select the weather information in a targeted manner, interpret it better and integrate it into your hiking planning in a structured manner - true to the motto: "At the right time in the right place".

Direction
Roger Oechslin, hiking guide and meteorologist | www.meteoscout.ch

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday
: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
teenagers, adults

Number of participants
40 people

Meeting point
lecture hall in Bären

 

Plan hikes with SwitzerlandMobility

 

Modern electronic aids make planning hikes much easier. They enable quick route planning, calculate the hiking time and guide us easily and safely through the terrain. You will get to know SwitzerlandMobility and how you can use it for your own excursions. In an interactive lecture they plan their own tour directly!

Headed by
Bonifaz Walpen, hiking guide with federal FA, Gossau | Association of Appenzell hiking trails

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m

Suitable for
teenagers, adults

Number of participants
40 people

Meeting point
lecture hall in Bären

Special
If you want to follow a plan directly, you need your smartphone, ideally with the SwitzerlandMobility app installed and the SwitzerlandMobility plus login. As a member of the Appenzell Hiking Trails AR you will receive a discount of CHF 10.00 on your subscription. For further information, please contact the VAW stand in the Wanderdörfli before visiting the department.

 

With the Schötze-Chörli up the Hundwilerhöhi

 

A summit concert on the Hundwilerhöhi is something special - and if you have hiked up with the yodellers of the Schötze-Chörli Stein AR, it becomes an experience! We hike comfortably from Hundwil to the Hundwilerhöhi and back again along a different path. At the summit we experience the Schötze-Chörli made of stone with its music, which suits the view so well!

Hiking time : 2h 30min
Distance : 7.3 km
Ascent : 350 m
Descent : 560 m
Condition: medium
Technique: easy

Head
of Hiking Guide | Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Suitable for
adults

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
Hundwiler Höhi mountain restaurant (with a concert by the Schötze-Chörli)

Number of participants per performance
25 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, water bottle

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent | Shuttle bus from the festival site to Ramsten (included in the festival ticket)

 

Hiking with Robert Walser - the writer and hiking fan

 

Robert Walser (1878-1956) is one of the most important German-language writers. From 1933 he lived in what is now the Psychiatric Center in Herisau. From there he went on many hikes, often together with Carl Seelig. A new edition of his book “Wanderungen mit Robert Walser” has just been published. On the way we learn a lot of interesting facts about the life and work of Robert Walser.

Hiking time : 2h 15min
Distance : 5.8 km
Ascent : 264 m
Descent : 264 m
Condition: low
Technique: Some sure-footedness required

Direction
Thomas Fuchs, historian | Herisau Museum

Saturday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Suitable for
teenagers, adults

Meals (not included in the ticket price)
At the hiking festival

Number of participants per performance
20 people

Bring
trekking shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking bottle, snacks from your backpack

Meeting point
Wanderdörfli, Quöllfrisch tent

 

My Appenzellerland - a lecture by Thomas Widmer

 

Everyone knows the Kronberg. But who knows the Jakobsquelle in the steep slope below the summit? And who knows where the Chindlistein is? And who has stopped at the "Meldegg"? 10 places in Appenzell that are not particularly well-known and are ideally suited as hiking destinations.

Management
Thomas Widmer, reporter "Schweizer Familie", traveling columnist, author
Grew up in Stein and Hundwil
Blog WWW | Authors Information

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m

Suitable for
teenagers, adults, families

Number of participants
40 people

Meeting point
lecture hall in Bären

 

From stick to stone - hiking and geology the lecture

 

Have you always wanted to know which rocks you hike over? What exciting geological finds can you discover along your routes? Why were the mountains folded, layered, shaped in exactly this way? Then this exciting lecture is the right place for you. Matthias Meier is the director of the Natural History Museum in St. Gallen and studied geology. The stones tell him more than just stories.

Headed by
Matthias Meier, Director of the Natural History Museum St.Gallen | Natural History Museum St.Gallen

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday
: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m

Suitable for
teenagers, adults

Number of participants per performance
40

Meeting point
lecture hall in Bären

 

Office

Mix your personal health tea

 

Does it sometimes pinch and tweak you too? Or are you plagued by digestive problems, bladder weakness or headaches? For (almost) every “frailty” there is a herb. Come to our workshop and learn about the effects, application and handling of herbs. You can also mix your own personal tea creation.

Management
Peter Hämmerle, Naturopathic Practitioner | www.healthyknowledge.ch

Total duration
1 hour

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m

Suitable for
teenagers, adults

Number of participants per performance
12 people

Meeting point
workshop tent, hiking village

 

Appenzell, Switzerland

COMPLEMENTARY EVENTS

Appenzeller Wander Festival

strolling village

What is there to discover here?
In the strolling village you will meet various exhibitors who are deeply connected to nature, cuisine or outdoor sports. Taste fine Appenzell products, find out about activities in nature or bring your hiking equipment up to date.

Goba Manufactory - carefully made by hand

Herbs, berries and flowers play the leading role in the Goba Manufactory. You have the choice of bitters, exquisite liqueurs, tea blends, punch, syrup or jams. All handmade according to their own recipes. A nice surprise for the dear ones at home!

Goba manufactory

On – Born in the Swiss Alps

It all starts in Switzerland - Since the humble beginnings in Zurich in 2010, On has had one big goal: to change the world of running. In the years that followed, On captured the hearts and feet of more than seven million runners in over 50 countries. And hopefully yours at the hiking festival too! Test the latest models and don't miss out on your first trail run right there.

paragliding simulator

With 360° VR goggles and a comfortable paraglider harness, you virtually glide over the Alpstein. An attraction that also allows hikers who are afraid of heights to float comfortably! A free pleasure for the guests of the Appenzell Hiking Festival.

Shirteria – Printing a hiking shirt

In the Shirteria you can purchase your personal hiking shirt and print it with an individual motif. You can choose from different colors and motifs.

Appenzell show dairy

At the stand of the Appenzell show dairy, you can experience the production of fresh cheese up close. Of course you can try it right away! If you would like to take a fine piece of Appenzell cheese home, then there is nothing standing in the way of that. And don't forget: Great prizes await visitors at the on-site competition.

Appenzell show dairy

Kronberg rope park in the Flanierdörfli
Quiet above, action below! Great adventure on the 270-meter-long zipline or would you prefer something quieter in the show bobsleigh to sit in the strolling village? With us on the festival grounds you can experience both! Visit the Seipark Kronberg team in the Flanierdörfli and dare a rapid descent on the zipline.

Kronberg

Hiking Boot Doctor
At the hiking shoe doctor, your hiking boots can enjoy a wellness treatment. You will be checked and cleaned free of charge. Repair work is possible on site for a fee.

Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

The VAW is the competence center for hiking in Appenzellerland. Why is a membership worthwhile? Members benefit from an annual program of guided hikes in and around Appenzellerland. There are also special advantages when buying outdoor equipment or maps. A visit to the stand is always worthwhile!

Association Appenzell Ausserrhoden hiking trails

Test hiking shoes in the LOWA mobile
Measure your feet during the 3D foot analysis with the LOWA FootScan and test the right hiking shoe intensively on one of the guided hikes!

LOWA

CONCERTS

entertainment

Hörnli-Schuppel, Hundwil

The Hörnli-Schuppel is a group of seven men, young or young at heart, from Hundwil in beautiful Appenzell Ausserrhoden. On New Year's Eve and on the old New Year's Eve, the gentlemen are out and about as Klausenschuppel, hence the name. During the year, the Hörnli-Schuppel is on the road as a singing formation and contributes to the entertainment at birthday parties, weddings, company events, etc. with Zäuerli, Appenzell songs and specially arranged a cappella pieces. Enjoy the traditional tones from the down-to-earth Appenzellerland and let yourself be surprised by modern pop and rock sounds.

Friday, June 03, 2022 | 8pm & 10pm

chlausegruppe.ch

Sven Noorlander

one voice – one guitar.
Born in Appenzell with Dutch roots, he is a newcomer to the singer/songwriter scene. Both with his own compositions and with covers by his role model Trevor Hall, he inspires with an atmospheric acoustic solo program

Saturday, June 4th, 2022 | 1.30 p.m

Danu Wisler

Dänu Wisler, who grew up in the Emmental, now lives and works in Toggenburg. Before that, his passion for music took him to Lucerne and Spain, Valencia. He is a freelance songwriter, guitarist, musician, author and father. In his music, the artist combines various styles into a successful unit. Traditional alphorn sounds and yodels meet rock or folk elements. In between, elements from Spanish folk can be heard and it's not far away from hitting the dance floor. His lyrics have a poetic touch and are sung in Bernese German. Let yourself be carried away by the diverse world of music, hang on to your last mountain tour and enjoy your favorite drink with sunshine on your face.

Saturday, June 04, 2022 | 3pm & 9.30pm

daenuwisler.ch

Nicolas Senn

Nicolas Senn has been fascinated by playing the dulcimer since he was four years old. He plays the 125 strings of the dulcimer like no other. This is also proven by his numerous appearances at home and abroad as well as his well-known prizes, which he won at a young age. As a soloist, Nicolas Senn offers a virtuoso musical journey around the world, proving that everything from folk music to classical music, jazz and rock can be played on the dulcimer.
Immerse yourself in the variety of dulcimer music and end the Sunday at the hiking festival with it.

Saturday, June 04, 2022 | 16.30 o'clock

nicolaßenn.ch

Enderlin Chicks in a trio

The Enderlin Chicks are versatile because they like many things and yes, they feel comfortable in different areas and have grown into different styles. In electric country pop, they have already been on big stages with their band. Today they like it more refined in the unplugged style. Guitar, harmonica & violin and all complemented with her harmony vocals. Acoustic country sound or special Swiss dialect sound. It's not either or, it's both!

Saturday, June 04, 2022 | 6pm & 8pm

enderlinchicks.ch

Schötze-Chorli

Anyone who has not had the opportunity to hike up the Hundwilerhöhi with the Schötze-Chörli can experience it live at the hiking festival. The men's yodel choir from Stein AR has existed since 1967. from Zäuerli; The Schötze-Chorli masters everything from natural yodelling to the traditional. Enjoy the rustic sounds at the Appenzell Hiking Festival and be enchanted by the yodeling.

Sunday, June 05, 2022 | 9.30am & 5.30pm

schoetzenchoerli.ch

Bright

Stefan is the lead singer of Bright - a band full of love confessions for upbeat melancholy. For 20 years now, the five from Eastern Switzerland have been putting their feelings into music with a lot of heart and love, expressing what is on the tip of the tongue for many. Be it in English or dialect, the songs always invite you to think and enjoy. The pop/rock songs nestle comfortably in the ear canals of the listeners, knocking on the eardrums in time, only to be gently caressed a short time later. At the traveling festival, Stefan (acoustic guitar) and Alwin (bass) appear in a small formation and play the songs in reduced versions.

Sunday, June 05, 2022 | 2 p.m

bright-music.ch

Hans Sturzenegger

Hans Sturzenegger from Speicher in Appenzellerland has been playing his dulcimer for more than 35 years. As a dulcimer player in the traditional way, he travels all over Switzerland with solo performances. Telling jokes in addition to playing the dulcimer; in the most refined way and in the most beautiful Appenzeller dialect, that is, so to speak, a passion of Hans Sturzenegger! In 2009 he was even named the 1st Joke King of the Appenzellerland at a joke slam in Gais!

Sunday, June 05, 2022 | 3 p.m

hackbrettmusik.ch

Rich and Leah

Life allows us to experience new stories every day. Some moments are everyday, you hardly notice them. Others are so unique that you never forget them. Some of these moments can be captured and turned into music. Sometimes flying cheerfully high, then again more sad and gentle. The duo Rich and Lea want to share their captured moments with us. Lea's enchanting voice and Rich's filigree string playing invite us to immerse ourselves in their musical world.

Sunday, June 05, 2022 | 16.30 o'clock

rich-harpur.com

BASIC INFORMATION

Appenzeller Wander Festival

Fully booked activities Would
you like to buy a ticket but are not sure whether there is still enough space for your desired activity? Should an activity or be fully booked at a certain time, this is marked accordingly with "fully booked".

Children under the age of 6
Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult and do not need a ticket. When booking the activity, please enter the name and year of birth of the child/children under 6 in the “Remarks/Children under 6” field.

WASTE
The festival gastronomy uses reusable cups. There is no depot system. We ask you to return the cups to the designated stations. In doing so, they make a valuable contribution to making the festival environmentally friendly.

ARRIVAL
We recommend arriving by public transport. There are only a limited number of parking spaces available in Hundwil. In cooperation with PostBus, extra buses are offered from/to Herisau. In addition to the regular routes, the following buses operate on Saturday and Sunday:
From Herisau in the direction of Hundwil: 8:08 a.m., 9:08 a.m., 10:08 a.m.
From Hundwil in the direction of Herisau: 5:18 p.m., 6:18 p.m. 7:18 p.m

There are only a limited number of parking spaces available in Hundwil.

BAND EXCHANGE AND BOX OFFICE
At the following times you can exchange your ticket for a festival band directly on the festival site. The box office is also open for ticket purchases at these times.

Friday evening, June 3rd – from 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 4th – from 7 a.m.
Sunday, June 5th – from 7 a.m

PAYMENT ON SITE
At the Appenzell Hiking Festival, payment is made in cash at all providers on the festival site. An ATM from the Appenzeller Kantonalbank is available in Hundwil in the immediate vicinity of the festival site.

HOW THE
Appenzell Hiking Festival takes place in all weathers.

DOGS ON THE AREA
Dogs are allowed on the festival area and on the guided hikes. However, they must be kept on a leash at all times. There is no muzzle requirement. We rely on the sense of responsibility of the owners. The Appenzell Hiking Festival Association assumes no liability in the event of bite incidents.

OPENING HOURS SITE
Friday, June 3, 2022 – 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday, June 4, 2022 – 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunday, June 5, 2022 – 7 a.m. – 8 p.m

SANITATION
Basic medical care is guaranteed throughout the festival.

SCHOOL CLASS DAY
On Friday, June 3, 2022, 16 primary school classes from the region can enjoy a bear's fun. Each class takes part in one of the four workshops (“Adventure Stream Hike”, “Native Herbs & Salves”, “Cooperative Adventure Games” or “Swing, Rope & Forest”) for half a day and enjoys a guided workshop for the other half day hike.
Various school classes from all over Eastern Switzerland have applied for one of the 16 coveted places with creative and imaginative submissions. The lucky winners can look forward to a day full of games, fun and nature.

TICKETS
Participation in two activities per day is included in the festival ticket. You can choose between a variety of guided hikes, workshops and lectures. There is also the possibility of spontaneously attending other activities on site, provided there are still spaces available. Also included is the stay on the festival site with use of the existing attractions. Meals are not included in the ticket.

Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult and do not need a ticket. When booking the activity, please enter the name and year of birth of the child/children under 6 in the “Remarks/Children under 6” field.

Tickets can also be purchased at the box office.

ACCOMMODATION
There are no overnight accommodations on the festival site. Appenzellerland Tourismus AR will be happy to help you find suitable accommodation. You can go directly to the overview here . Didn't find what you were looking for on our website? Then call the guest advice service at Appenzellerland Tourismus AR, they will be happy to help on +41 (0)71 898 33 00.

CATERING Various catering
options are available on the festival grounds and in the restaurants in Hundwil . For the hikes, you can find out in the description whether the food comes from the backpack or in restaurants along the way. Please note that the tasting is not included in the ticket price.

BIKE PARKING Arriving
by bike? Right next to the festival area, at Höhibau AG, is the bicycle parking lot, where you can park your bike or. can park.