Description
On Saturday, September 26th, about forty donkeys will start from Gonten, near the Alpsteinblick cable car, around 10 a.m., for their annual ride. With mounted donkeys as well as handmade animals, this year's ride organized by IG Maultier Schweiz will take participants to Lauftegg, then towards Osteregg. In the afternoon, the route will continue towards Urnäsch up to Rossfall. On Sunday, the animals and their owners will go to the Lehmen restaurant in Weissbad passing through Chamhalde. The lunch break will take place at Chamhaldenhütte. This year's donkey ride is supported by Goba AG, Locher brewery, and Bischofberger Biber AG. A big thank you. The organizers of the donkey ride look forward to welcoming interested visitors. About IG Maultier: this association is committed to the preservation of donkeys in Switzerland. Note: This text has been translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Highlights
- Annual donkey ride on September 26
- Departure from Gonten around 10 a.m.
- Route to Lauftegg and Urnäsch
General Information
The donkey ride will take place on Saturday, September 26th, with about forty donkeys participating in the event. Organized by IG Maultier Schweiz, it offers a scenic route through the Appenzell region, attracting nature and animal enthusiasts.
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September 2026
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