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Hinterland

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Hinterland

The Top 15 Natural Monuments in Hinterland

Hinterland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 15

beautiful natural monuments in Hinterland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Säntis Summit (2,502 m)

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At 2,502 meters, the Säntis is the highest mountain in the Alpstein Mountains. The Säntis lies on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Aargau, and St. Gallen. The …

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Girenspitz

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The Girenspitz is the small peak next to the Säntis. At the signpost (bifurcation) with the direction Säntis, Tierwies and Höchnideri you can easily hike up to the Girenspitz. The …

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Spitzli

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Even though Spitzli sounds very cute, the little Spitz is actually pointed (steep). But the path there is very beautiful and so is the view up there.
The Spitzli (1520 m) is located next to the Hoch Petersalp (1589 m).

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Waterfalls

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On the way from Petersalp towards Guggeien, there are several small waterfalls to admire, provided there is enough water, and the splashing is wonderful. The path itself is not really something special, but these waterfalls make it something special.

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Säntis Erlebniswelt Exhibition

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Very nicely done and informative. A lot of emphasis is placed on the presentation of how the mountain range was formed. Very clean and spacious rooms.

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Large waterfall

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Multi-level, easily visible and accessible waterfall. Coming from above, this is the first waterfall on the Wasserfallweg

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Rose Garden Herisau

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The rose garden in Herisau is a place of relaxation and meeting. The small park is part of the culture trail with a total of 30 stations, which also provides …

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Waterfall

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Grossdürrenbach Waterfall, Grossdürren, AR in Urnäsch

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Beautiful trail along the rocks

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The rock face is a great photo opportunity and the path is very beautiful and easy to walk.

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On the Geology Theme Trail Stone Park

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On the themed trail you will learn a lot of exciting things about the impressive Säntis massif and how it was formed over 140 million years. The short circular trail is dedicated to the rock formations layer by layer.

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The Top 15 Natural Monuments in Hinterland

Säntis Summit (2,502 m)

Girenspitz

Spitzli

Waterfalls

Säntis Erlebniswelt Exhibition

Large waterfall

Rose Garden Herisau

Waterfall

Beautiful trail along the rocks

On the Geology Theme Trail Stone Park

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