Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Ruhesitz-Rundtrail
Brülisau
- Distance
- 6.0 km
- Duration
- 3:15 h
- Ascent
- 400 m
- Descent
- 400 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
This tour is suitable for snowshoe enthusiasts with an average level of fitness, who are looking for traditional landscapes, beautiful Appenzeller farmhouses and a fantastic panorama. The most beautiful section of the hike: the walk over the «Mäder», a sheltered hill moor.
The snowshoe tour begins in the heart of the village at the Brülisau, Kastenbahn bus stop. Right at the start, the route passes the Catholic Church of St Sebastian and leaves the houses behind. It climbs steadily across open meadows and slopes, with hardly any stretches of woodland or distinctive waypoints to set the pace.
After a total ascent of around 400 metres, the route reaches its highest point in the Kamor area at just under 1,280 m. The summit itself is not the objective. The route now turns back towards the valley. The descent once again leads through largely open terrain, revealing views of Brülisau as the village draws closer with every step. After around six kilometres and a good three hours, the snowshoe tour ends back in the village, just a few steps from the Brülisau, Kastenbahn bus stop.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
