Appenzell Innerrhoden · Hiking

Barfussweg

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland.

0.6 mi
round trip
489 ft
climb
3,728 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Barfussweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,320 ft and 3,730 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Gontenbad, about 0.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hundshenki, Chuterenegg and Chlosterspitz. Leuenfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Jakobsbad is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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