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    Location: Walenstadt, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    June 10, 2025

    Hiking

    The Hinterrugg (or Hinderrugg) is the highest peak (2306 m above sea level) of the Churfirsten group in the Appenzell Alps.
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    September 28, 2023

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    Here on the Hinterrugg you can enjoy the peace and the view of Lake Walen and the Electors, who lie at your feet.
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    July 24, 2019

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    The two mountain peaks Hinterrugg and Chäserrugg are very close to each other and can be easily connected in a 15 to 20 minute walk.
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    1. Chäserrugg – View of Säntis and Schafsberg loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

    16.7km

    07:55

    1,380m

    1,380m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,270 m

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    Location: Walenstadt, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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