The route passes by the following peaks:

• Schäfler (1925 m)
• Säntis (2502 m)

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This one is a classic. We will meet in Wasserauen at the cable car station and go up to Ebenalp (12 CHF with Halbtax/GA) and start our hike from there via Schäfler to the highest peak of Alpstein, Säntis. On the way we will have a great view on all surrounding peaks and the region of Appenzell. We will have lunch just before the final ascent to Säntis. 

The last 150m are a bit exposed (Still T3). There will be metal ropes almost all the way up but you should be confident with exposed terrain when going up the "Himmelsleiter".

Once we arrived, the hike is over and we can have a drink at the restaurant on Säntis and take the cable car (19 CHF with Halbtax/GA) down to Schwägalp from where we can take the bus 791 back. Of course you are free to walk down but I don't recommend it as the terrain is very steep and quite long.

Bonus: depending on how we do timewise and how we feel, we might add an extra loop to Lisengrat (there and back) - a beautiful ridge connecting Säntis to Rotsteinpass. 

Pace will be easy/moderate however you need some condition for the ascent and should not be scared of height or exposed terrain. 

The Route

• 9 km
• Ascent: 1082m; descent: 194 m
• T3
• 4,5 h plus breaks

Getting there

• Take the IC 1 at 07:39 from Zuerich HB to Gossau (arrival: 08:44). 
• Change to S23, departing 08:51 to Wasserauen (arrival: 09:43). 
• From Wasserauen walk to Ebenalpbahn (5min)
• I will join you in Appenzell.
• In case you plan to come by car, pls note that this is not a round trip. 
• Meeting point for everyone: Wasserauen Ebenalpbahn

Getting back

• From Schwägalp Passhöhe we can take bus 791. Until 16:19 every half-hour,  then every hour until 18:32. 

What to bring

• Hiking boots and trekking poles 
• Windbreaker (it might get cold and windy on the top)
• Sun protection: sunscreen and sunglasses and a hat!
• Enough (2l) water/tea for hydration, no possibility for refill.
• Some snacks and lunch.

Additional information

• https://schweizmobil.ch/de/tour/1641285046

• How to join this event

  Click on Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car.

DISCLAIMER:
This is NOT a guided tour.
Instead, this is a get-together of individuals who themselves are responsible for their judgement, choices and actions.

Before the event it is your own responsibility to assess and prepare appropriately:
You need to understand what is foreseen, assess the difficulty, risks and dangers and the expected weather conditions.
Furthermore, you need to assess the requirements regarding experience, capabilities and fitness condition, and judge if you personally have the necessary experience, capabilities and fitness level.
You yourself also need to assure adequate preparation, equipment (boots, clothes, gear...) and insurance cover and do everything as if you were going by yourself.

During the event it is also your own responsibility to apply your own judgement and to take considerate responsible decisions yourself, fully within your own responsibility and judgement.