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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Hundwil

To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Hundwil

To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour

Hard

4.7

(128)

806

hikers

To the highest peak of the Alpstein – spectacular Säntis Tour

07:32

14.4km

1,170m

Hiking

You can be sure of a spectacular 360-degree panorama on this circular hike. From the summit of Säntis you have a view of no less than six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France. No wonder, as it is the highest mountain in the Alpstein and the Lake Constance…

Last updated: July 25, 2024

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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 951 m for 3.81 km

After 5.27 km for 11 m

After 5.38 km for 4.71 km

Waypoints

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1.43 km

Start of the Steep Ascent to Grauchopf on Säntisweg

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This is where the steepest part of the climb to the peak of the Grauchopf begins.

The climb is pretty exposed and It can get windy. You'll need proper hiking gear including strdy shoes. Be especially careful in wet weather.

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3.07 km

Tierwis Mountain Inn

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After the climb, be sure to take a break at the inn! Great location with a beautiful view. Incredibly friendly people and great food!

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4.54 km

Himmelsleiter (Säntis Summit Ascent)

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A challenge on the first ascent. Easily doable for ambitious hikers who are sure-footed, have a head for heights and are equipped with the right hiking footwear. Be careful of …

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4.83 km

Säntis Summit (2,502 m)

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At 2,502 meters, the Säntis is the highest mountain in the Alpstein Mountains. The Säntis lies on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Aargau, and St. Gallen. The …

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4.99 km

Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

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Mountain inn with overnight accommodation and a large terrace

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7.88 km

Nasenlöcher Route

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We took the Noseholes route on the way back because we thought it was less steep. However, the descent via Tierwies is easier as it is better secured. It is better to choose the Noseholes route uphill!

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

3.99 km

1.52 km

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

4.03 km

1.30 km

519 m

428 m

197 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

18°C

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Berggasthaus Tierwies – Himmelsleiter Runde von Wildhaus Lisighaus

The descent was tough. Luckily it was dry. Sure-footedness required, otherwise there is a risk of a serious fall in various places. It is not without reason that there are almost no photos of the descent.

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August 11, 2022,Schwägalp - Nasenlöcher - Säntis - Tierwies - Schwägalp

Finished work a little earlier and then "quickly before it got dark" from the Schwägalp over the nostrils up to the Säntis and down again via Tierwies. Was just enough without having to unpack the headlamp.

This time again crawled into both nostrils.

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August 10, 2024,Säntis Runde, Nasenlöcher Route

Do not use this option in wet conditions; no rain for at least 48 hours.

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October 7, 2023,Säntis - Runde von Schwägalb

The area is beautiful. The view is sensational when the weather is clear! But surefootedness is required, otherwise you will want to climb higher

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August 15, 2021,Säntis Aufstieg von Schwägalp über Nasenlöcher und Abstieg über Normalweg zurück

The ascent via nostrils is much less committed than the normal route. But it is also more demanding with some cracks secured by wire rope (about 30m). Around T4

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October 2, 2023,🇨🇭 Himmelsleiter - Säntis (2.502 Meter) Runde von Schwägalp und Rückweg über Lisengrat.

It is a total of 13.6 km. The section between A and B is recorded incorrectly. The route from Schwägalp to the summit is mostly marked white - red - white. The descent via Lisengrad is 2/3 high alpine terrain (white - blue - white) and requires appropriate experience and sufficient endurance. In some places you have to climb.

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October 7, 2023,07.10.23 Alpsteintour 💗 über die Nasenlöcher-Route auf's Öhrli, Säntis, Girenspitz, Tierwis, Schwägalp mit tierischen Begegnungen 😍😍😍

the nostril route is marked blue/white T4, Öhrli is not marked T4+ and the paths to Säntis and the descent of course still require a head for heights (T3)

To be honest, after yesterday's really brilliantly beautiful tour on the Schesaplana, I didn't want to go out at first... the next tour can almost just be "abandoned"... but no, things …

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October 28, 2022,28.10.22 Alpstein 💗 Nasenlöcher Route - Öhrli - Girenspitz 😄😍😍 und zum Schluss in wunderbarer Abendstimmung 🥰🥰🥰

A head for heights is required on the blue/white marked path via the Nose Holes Route (T4), a path that leads up in the shade and has slight scrambling spots 😄👍, on the unsigned and unmarked short ascent/descent to the Öhrli (T4), which only can be reached with a little scrambling 😄👍. The red and white marked paths just before …

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October 2, 2023

You can be sure of a spectacular 360-degree panorama on this circular hike. From the summit of Säntis you have a view of no less than six countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France. No wonder, as it is the highest mountain in the Alpstein and the Lake Constance region

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Start of the Steep Ascent to Grauchopf on Säntisweg

Tierwis Mountain Inn

Himmelsleiter (Säntis Summit Ascent)

Säntis Summit (2,502 m)

Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

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