Around AppenzellBarbecue guide

GOOD COMPANY. OPEN SKIES.

A fire. A place to linger.
Appenzell, up close.

Beside a stream, beneath the trees or looking out towards the Alpstein: find a spot to light a fire, share a meal and let the day unfold.

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According to the leader of Yvo Buschauer
Historical information · May 2011 and addendum

Barbecue areas around Appenzell

Map points based on published location information. Places with an unclear location remain on the list.

Equipment, wood and access may have changed. Please check conditions and applicable fire bans prior to your visit.

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Yvo Buschauer captured the public barbecue areas around Appenzell in words and pictures. Michael Buschauer makes this collection accessible as a digital barbecue pit guide.

The descriptions and photographs retain the status of the fourth edition from May 2011 and the supplementary addendum. Additional location information and further information are shown separately in the location views.

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Jakobsbad / Kronberg · 980 m above sea level

Lauftegg (Jakobsbad)

Lauftegg (Jakobsbad) – historical photo from the original guidePhotograph enhanced with AI assistance.Historical photography · guide, as of May 2011

Small barbecue area by a pond

SeatingOn the water

About this barbecue spot

Location
from the Jakobsbad via the campsite to Laufteggstrasse and along this to the third large mast of the cable car to the Kronberg, then after 200 m at the bottom left, on the edge of the stream; Walking time from parking lot Jakobsbad approx. 20 minutes
Established
2005 by the youth forum Gonten
Facilities
Swivel grill grate with brick barbecue area, benches
Firewood
covered shelter with firewood
Upkeep
maintained and supplied with wood by the youth forum Gonten

Location & directions

Publisher's location information.

Location: Lauftegg (Jakobsbad) · As of: October 23, 2026

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