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Appenzell Innerrhoden

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Appenzell Innerrhoden

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Appenzell Innerrhoden and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Saxer Gap

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Please do not encourage others to camp there too. It is forbidden and nature suffers as a result. There is rubbish from campers everywhere and there are plenty of other …

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Rotstein Pass

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If you love Capricorns, then you have to go up there. In addition, the Berggasthof Rotsteinpass is worth an overnight stay. Simple, but very beautiful. In addition, one of the nicest host couples I know, extremely warm.

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Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn

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Located at 2,124 meters, this mountain inn is set on a pass between the Säntis and Altmann mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Appenzellerland and Toggenburg regions. Stalwart hikers and …

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Ascent to Schwägalp via Säntisfluh

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If you are uphill out of the forest, an absolutely spectacular landscape with many alpine pastures and dairies follows. Fantastic in the evening light! This experience on this route can …

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Kastensattel 1678 m

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Kastensattel 1678 m AI / SG
Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen
The Kastensattel is a mountain pass at the foot of the Hoher Kasten. It lies directly on the cantonal border …

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Zahme Gocht (1662 m)

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For the "Zahmer Gocht" you need a certain freedom from giddiness, but thanks to the good security it is easy to do and also relatively tame.
After the winter months …

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Bogarten Pass

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The view up there is just fantastic and it is a junction between the left and right half of the Alpstein. In addition, the Bogartenmanndli simply exerts a fascination on me 😍.

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Widderalp Saddle

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On the Widderalpsattel you have five options to continue your journey. Crossroads towards Widderalp, Hundstein, Meglisalp, direct path via Trüest down to Kreuzböhl and the Marwees. The Widderalpsattel is located …

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Ress Pass

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Crossing from Brülisau to the Rhine Valley, the mountain paths leading away to the (rewarding) Fähnerenspitz and on the other hand towards Kamor.

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Altmann Saddle (2368 m)

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From here, it takes about another 15 to 20 minutes to get up to the Altmann. From there, you have an incredible view. But be careful, there's no marked path up, and surefootedness and some experience are required.

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Appenzell Innerrhoden

Saxer Gap

Rotstein Pass

Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn

Ascent to Schwägalp via Säntisfluh

Kastensattel 1678 m

Zahme Gocht (1662 m)

Bogarten Pass

Widderalp Saddle

Ress Pass

Altmann Saddle (2368 m)

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