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Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Hundwil

View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalp loop from Grenzchopf

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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Hundwil

View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalp loop from Grenzchopf

Moderate

4.8

(4)

25

runners

View of the Säntis North Face – Schwägalp loop from Grenzchopf

00:45

6.40km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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73 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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145 m

View of the Säntis North Face

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From here, you can see the north face of the Säntis, including the LSB (Long Distance Ski Area) from Schwägalp. The large and modern Hotel Säntis is also located here. …

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186 m

E-bike charging station

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Charging cables available on site for every conceivable system, Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano, etc.

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5.25 km

Säntisfluh Scenic Landscape

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Great landscape. At the end of September the sun is very low, the wall stays in the shade for a long time.

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6.05 km

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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6.10 km

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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6.23 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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6.28 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 …

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6.40 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.03 km

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.43 km

571 m

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (1,190 m)

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Saturday 30 May

23°C

12°C

80 %

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