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Eastern Switzerland

Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Lysengrat Ridge – Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn loop from Säntis

Mountain hikes & routes

Eastern Switzerland

Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Lysengrat Ridge – Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn loop from Säntis

Hard

5

hikers

Lysengrat Ridge – Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn loop from Säntis

05:52

10.9km

930m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 6, 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 559 m for 2.32 km

After 6.19 km for 4 m

After 9.27 km for 30 m

After 9.38 km for 1.37 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

68 m

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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292 m

Under the Säntis, from the Wagenlücke

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Demanding tour, very weather dependent

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3

307 m

View of Lake Constance

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very pretty here, very pretty

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4

552 m

Säntis Summit Star Observation Point

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If you like looking at the sky at night, you shouldn't miss out on an overnight stay in the Old Säntis. On a clear, starry night, the Milky Way is incredibly visible to the naked eye!

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769 m

Lysengrat Ridge

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The views from the Lisengratweg are fantastically beautiful. Before the first time I had a little hesitation, if I could handle it ..... but thanks to the good and many …

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2.82 km

Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn

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Located at 2,124 meters, this mountain inn is set on a pass between the Säntis and Altmann mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Appenzellerland and Toggenburg regions. Stalwart hikers and …

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6.08 km

Meglisalp

Alpine Hut

8

7.13 km

View of Meglisalp on the ascent to Ageteplatte

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Meglisalp in top view!

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9

9.14 km

Altmann Rock Formation

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Here you have a magnificent view of a rock face that divides the hiking trail. To the right it goes to the Meglisalp, to the left to the Mesner Alp.

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10.9 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

536 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.76 km

450 m

234 m

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Lowest point (1,520 m)

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