Ruhesitz
About Ruhesitz
A secluded ridge-top outpost where Appenzell tradition meets a radical landscape, defined by its vertigo-inducing views and rustic soul.
Highlights
- Steep ridge hiking
- Traditional Alpine huts
- Panoramic peak views
- Rolling green pastures
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1039m
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 14
- MTB trails: 368.8km
- Mountain huts: 28
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Ruhesitz
- Today: 6 to 17 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3755 m (3530 to 3940 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer. 23 sept. | 6 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 9 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 7 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 10 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | 15 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | 14 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| mer. 30 sept. | 14 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 11 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 8 / 10 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
Things to do in Ruhesitz
Hikes nearby — Ruhesitz (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Ruhesitz, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Alpenpanorama-Weg
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Rheintaler Höhenweg
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Appenzeller Weg
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Ebenalp Nord
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Chlus - ?
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Pfeff ond Lischt Weg
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Öhrligrueb - Schäfler
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Mesmer Nord
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Hädern - Altmannsattel
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Meglisalp - Wagenlücke
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Öhrligrueb - Schwizerälpli
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Säntis - Mesmer
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Barfussweg
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Aussichtsweg "obedöri"
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Säntis - Höchnideri
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Appenzeller Weg: Rankweil - Appenzell
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Rheintaler Höhenweg: Altstätten Stadt - Sennwald
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Appenzeller Kapellenweg
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Geologischer Wanderweg Alpstein
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Alpenpanorama-Weg: Tourist Information - Schwägalp
Mountain biking near Ruhesitz
- Wildmannli Bike
- Potersalp-Route
- Route Kamor – Ruhesitz
- Hoher Hirschberg-Route
- Appenzell Rheintal Bike
- Grashalden-Oberkamor
- Bützel-Kastensattel
Getting to Ruhesitz
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH), 22 km away, about 46 min by road
- Zürich: 1h25 by car, 99 km
- Luzern: 2h04 by car, 133 km
- Basel: 2h19 by car, 178 km
- Innsbruck: 2h37 by car, 193 km
- München: 2h42 by car, 233 km
- Biel/Bienne: 2h45 by car, 216 km
Where to stay in Ruhesitz
64 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 174 EUR per night, median 266 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Ruhesitz page.