Schwägalp – View of Säntis loop from Grenzchopf

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Schwägalp – View of Säntis loop from Grenzchopf

Hard

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Schwägalp – View of Säntis loop from Grenzchopf

06:59

13.5km

1,050m

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: July 30, 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 977 m for 3.30 km

After 4.36 km for 1.34 km

After 6.38 km for 2.28 km

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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57 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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169 m

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 …

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2.43 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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2.44 km

View of Säntis

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3.04 km

View of the Säntis Cable Car Parking Lot

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Just below the Tierwis mountain inn you can see the parking lot from a bird's eye view.

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4.85 km

Silberplattenköpfe

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6.74 km

Scherenturm

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Normal route is a rope length, drilled all the way through. Smaller III degree at first, then slightly easier in II degree almost vertically and exposed up to the beautiful summit.

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