Grenzübergang Meinigen - Hoher Kasten

From the Meinigen border crossing, the route goes via Oberriet towards Kobelwald. The road continues through the Kobelwald forest to a cozy inn. Here, the road surface changes to gravel. The route passes by several alpines and huts. After a few hundred meters, the road is asphalted again. Towards the end, there are some very steep sections with gradients up to 20%. Upon reaching the mountain ridge, the summit is already in sight. Those who wish can ride a few meters along the ridge and then tackle the last few meters to the summit on foot. The view offers a breathtaking panorama of the Rhine Valley, and on the opposite side, one looks directly into the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

Asphalt: 85%

Gravel: 15%

For the descent, the same route can be chosen, or shortly before the inn, turn right onto the paved Brunnenbergstraße. This leads you in steep switchbacks directly to Rüthi, from where the starting point can be easily reached along the Rhine dike.

(cloned from route 45414)