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

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Hundwil

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

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Säntis Summit (2,502 m) – View of Lake Constance 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: August 7, 2026

Tips

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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

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

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 from afar. For example, there are houses in the Black Forest and on the Swabian Alb bearing the name Säntisblick. The Säntis summit offers views of six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, and France.

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4.79 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 mountains are composed of limestone and marl. The cable car takes hikers from Schwägalp up the mountain. Even in June, snow lies here and temperatures are icy. From the Säntis, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Alpstein Mountains, the Appenzellerland, Lake Lucerne, and Lake Constance.

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4.79 km

View of Lake Constance

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very pretty here, very pretty

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4.81 km

Under the Säntis, from the Wagenlücke

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Demanding tour, very weather dependent

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9.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.61 km

1.17 km

790 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

513 m

344 m

256 m

209 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

6°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 3, 2022,Auf den Säntis- der Berg!

That was a real challenge. 😅💪🏼... there were various old snow remnants to cross and climbing passages to master! But it was fun

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November 3, 2022,Bergtour Säntis, Rotsteinpass von Schwägalp

An exclusively alpine hike with all facets.. Start at the Schwägalp valley station on T3 trails high over exposed mountain hiking trails..Always a bit on the edge. Then the last piece to the top via the famous ladder to heaven carved in rock....
Beautiful panoramic view from the summit at around 2500 meters... then straight on over the grade to …

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