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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Hundwil

View of Lake Constance – Säntis Summit (2,502 m) loop from Grenzchopf

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Hundwil

View of Lake Constance – Säntis Summit (2,502 m) loop from Grenzchopf

Hard

4.8

(12)

113

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View of Lake Constance – Säntis Summit (2,502 m) loop from Grenzchopf

06:14

9.87km

1,080m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 881 m for 3.81 km

After 5.20 km for 3.81 km

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2.33 km

Narrow trail on the northern ridge of Säntis

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You can enjoy a beautiful view of the valley and the rocks.
The path is quite narrow, caution is advised.

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2.34 km

View of Säntis

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3

3.74 km

Rock Crevices on the Säntis-Tierwies Trail

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Away from the path there are deep crevices in the rock, it is always an experience what nature has created.

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4.41 km

Ascent of Säntis via the Himmelsleiter

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Surefootedness and good footwear required...

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4.54 km

Säntis Transmitter

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At 2,501.9 m above sea level, the Säntis is the highest mountain in the Alpstein range (Eastern Switzerland). Due to its exposed, northern location, the Alpstein is a landmark visible …

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4.78 km

View of Lake Constance

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very pretty here, very pretty

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4.80 km

Under the Säntis, from the Wagenlücke

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Demanding tour, very weather dependent

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4.81 km

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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9.87 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.61 km

1.13 km

794 m

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.61 km

491 m

342 m

227 m

191 m

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

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