Appenzell(Alpstein) traverse (T4+, II) | Säntis, Altmann, Schäfler, Saxer Lücke & Alpine Lakes | 2476m
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Route Information
All major peaks, beautiful valley and 3 serene alpine lakes are in this route. World Famous Aescher hut is part of this route as well.
This tour can be done over 2 to 4 days. There are several huts in the area.
More challenging peaks is summit of Altmann for the last few meters of exposed scrambling.
Some parts of the trail is officially closed in winter due to exposed nature on snow such as Lisengrat , the ridge between Rotsteinpass and Säntis.
Major peaks:
Schäfler
Girenspitz
Säntis
Altmann
Saxer Lücke
Hüser
Staubernkanzel
Alpsigel
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By car: Navigate using Google maps
By public transport:
Train station near start point: Wasserauen (0.0 Km from start point)
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Zwinglipasshütte (1999 m):
Website: Homepage
Phone: +41 71 999 24 36
Location: Google maps
Berggasthaus Rotsteinpass (2124 m):
Website: Homepage
Phone: +41 71 799 11 41
Wikipedia: Wikipedia page
Location: Google maps
Berggasthaus Alter Säntis (2502 m):
Website: Homepage
Phone: +41 71 799 11 60
Opening hours: May-Oct
Location: Google maps
Schäfler (1924 m):
Website: Homepage
Phone: +41 71 799 11 44
Location: Google maps
Berggasthaus Ebenalp (1644 m):
Website: Homepage
Location: Google maps
Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli
Website: Homepage
Phone: +41 71 799 11 42
Location: Google maps
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| Technical Difficulty | Difficult | |||||||||||
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| Gear | Hiking Boots , Hiking Poles , Helmet , Gloves | |||||||||||
| Popularity | 1 | |||||||||||
Route statistics
| Highest point | 2476m | |||||||||||
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| Total gain | 3403m | |||||||||||
| Total loss | 3419m | |||||||||||
| Duration | 23h26m | |||||||||||
| Distance | 40.0Km | |||||||||||
| Rating | 3353 | |||||||||||
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