Hinterrugg – Chäserrugg loop from St. Gallen

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Hinterrugg – Chäserrugg loop from St. Gallen

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Hinterrugg – Chäserrugg loop from St. Gallen

01:39

4.22km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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622 m

Hinterrugg

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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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1.24 km

Chäserrugg

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At 2,262 m above sea level M. is one of the most modern and highest located restaurants in the Alps. The culinary temple was planned by the world-famous architects Herzog …

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1.71 km

Rosenboden Viewpoint

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The Rosenboden is a magnificent panoramic terrace and is safe to walk on

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2.24 km

View of the Säntis

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Great view of the Alpstein with Säntis

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2.36 km

View of the Churfirsten Mountains

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2.68 km

Rosenboden Panoramic View

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Rosenböden Plateau / Panoramic Views of 6 Countries
From this lofty height, you can enjoy spectacular views: To the south, a steep drop down to Lake Walen and the Grisons …

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3.37 km

View of Walensee from Rosenboden

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If the visibility is good like on this day, you can also see the Tödi

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3.84 km

View of Lake Walen (Walensee)

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Simply WOOOOOW. Awesome view over Lake Walen.

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4.22 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

475 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.52 km

475 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (2,130 m)

Weather

Monday 26 October

14°C

7°C

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Comments

July 14, 2024,Wanderung auf dem Chäserrugg

Short hike on the Chäserrugg with a detour to the Hinterrugg.
We actually wanted to descend to the right from point 2238 and get to Rosenböden, but this path is still heavily interspersed with snowfields. So we climbed back down and took the easier route.
The flower path is signposted and the flowers are in full bloom. Unfortunately, the fog …

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