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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Hundwil

Schwägalp – Quiet zone loop from Wildhaus

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Schwägalp – Quiet zone loop from Wildhaus

01:58

6.61km

210m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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125 m

Alpschaukäserei Schwägalp

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Schwägalp alpine cheese dairy
Steeped in history and unique
Alpkäse stands for an open and hospitable way of life and is deeply rooted in the age-old Swiss alpine tradition. Originally, …

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228 m

Schwägalp

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Be there early, it's definitely worth it. Little going on and clear air. If possible, start very early to watch the sunrise on the summit!

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346 m

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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391 m

View up to the Säntis

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From here you have a beautiful view up to the summit of the Säntis. Due to its exposed location, the 2,501 meter high mountain is very easy to see - also thanks to the 123 meter high transmission tower.

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5.61 km

Quiet zone

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A few benches in an idyllic clearing, with a view of the Kronberg.

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5.68 km

Laternliweg

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In winter, a "Laternliweg" (lit with lamps) leads from the Schwägalp all the way around and back again, lasting approx. 30 minutes. Particularly beautiful, of course, with snow.

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6.55 km

Schwägalp-Säntis cable car, Schwägalp
The Schwägalp-Säntis cable car (LSS), operated by Säntis-Schwebebahn AG and also known as the Säntisbahn, is a mountain railway in eastern Switzerland. It leads from the …

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6.61 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

1.03 km

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.35 km

810 m

556 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (1,190 m)

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