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Eastern Switzerland

Hulftegg Pass summit – View of Säntis loop from Hulftegg

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Eastern Switzerland

Hulftegg Pass summit – View of Säntis loop from Hulftegg

Moderate

4.5

(32)

200

hikers

Hulftegg Pass summit – View of Säntis loop from Hulftegg

02:12

7.60km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

60 m

Hulftegg Pass summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the Hulftegg Inn, you can stop by and stay overnight in simple rooms. You can find more information on the inn's website: hulftegg.ch

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2

1.44 km

View of the Central Alps and Mount Rigi

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastically beautiful view of the Electors...

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3

1.69 km

Official Fire Pit at Alp Ergeten Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

It has 2 barbecue areas, benches and usually some wood in stock.

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4

2.33 km

Alp Ergeten

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There is an interesting exhibition on the Alp Ergeten nature reserve in the house. Inside and outside there is some seating and self-service drinks. The view is very nice.

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5

3.37 km

Hörnli Trailhead Parking

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The parking lot is located at the Schiesser family's farm in Kaltenbrunnen.
Here you can also get turkey meat directly from the farm. For more information, see trutenparadies.ch

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6

4.13 km

Boundary Stone St. Gallen–Thurgau

Highlight • Monument

The boundary stone marks the border between the cantons of St. Gallen and Thurgau

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7

5.23 km

Alp Rüti

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Alp with no place to stop for refreshments but a nice view

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8

6.60 km

View of Säntis

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view of the Säntis

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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

2.63 km

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

2.17 km

1.59 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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Saturday 27 June

29°C

22°C

46 %

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