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Appenzell Innerrhoden

Hundwil

Beautiful hiking trail – Schwägalp loop from Säntis

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Hundwil

Beautiful hiking trail – Schwägalp loop from Säntis

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Beautiful hiking trail – Schwägalp loop from Säntis

01:21

4.73km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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208 m

On the Geology Stone Park theme trail

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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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253 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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2.38 km

Beautiful hiking trail

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A beautiful, narrow hiking trail leads you through the idyllic mountain world. The gravel path runs through the sparse forest and over the green alpine meadows - especially beautiful in spring, when the flowers add a few splashes of color.

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3.05 km

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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3.10 km

"Säntis - the hotel"

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On the Schwägalp is the modern three-star superior hotel, which is the optimal starting point for your active holiday. It is located at the foot of the 2,502-meter-high summit in the Alpstein, at the starting point of the Säntis cable car. A magnificent mountain landscape awaits you right outside the door, and in the hotel you can enjoy regional cuisine in the restaurant or relax in the beautifully designed wellness area. Whether it's a sauna, whirlpool, or relaxation room with a view of the Weidwald forest – here you can switch off perfectly.

The hotel offers various package deals, you can find more information here: saentisbahn.ch/uebernachten/das-hotel.

By the way: With the „4 for 3 offer“ you get the fourth night free with three consecutive overnight stays and benefit from free travel by public transport and the Oskar card: saentisbahn.ch/pauschalen/die-ostschweiz-entdecken.

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3.26 km

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

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Cable car to the Säntis, Schwägalp
The Säntis was the goal of many projects. In 1903, the concession for a cog railway was granted. The planned route was Appenzell-Wasserauen-Meglisalp-Säntis. When the Appenzell-Wasserauen railway line was completed, the initiators ran out of money and the concession expired.
Text / Source: Säntis-Schwebebahn AG
saentisbahn.ch/geschichte

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4.14 km

Punch Station

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There is delicious, free punch to warm you up here.

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4.18 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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4.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

1.13 km

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

959 m

853 m

376 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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Beautiful hiking trail – Schwägalp loop from Säntis

On the Geology Stone Park theme trail

View up to the Säntis

Beautiful hiking trail

Schwägalp

"Säntis - the hotel"

Schwägalp Cable Car Valley Station

Punch Station

Laternliweg

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