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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Hundwil

From Schwägalp via Potersalp to Säntis

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Hiking trails & Routes

Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Hundwil

From Schwägalp via Potersalp to Säntis

Hard

4.8

(63)

491

hikers

From Schwägalp via Potersalp to Säntis

04:58

9.47km

1,170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.30 km for 4.84 km

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Bus stop

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4.61 km

Nasenlöcher Route

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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9.47 km

Alter Säntis Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Mountain inn with overnight accommodation and a large terrace

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

3.47 km

1.28 km

985 m

143 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

3.60 km

1.28 km

370 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

12°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2023,Schwägalp-Schwizerälpli-Nasenlöcher-Öhrligrueb-Höchnideri-Blauschnee-Himmelsleiter-Säntis

Tour can be done in dry weather and from bottom to top with the necessary caution. Sure-footedness, a head for heights and good equipment are required

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July 19, 2025,Von Schwägalp zum Säntis

Too bad the storm came... otherwise we would have managed to descend another 5 km and 1000 meters in altitude in a few hours 🤷

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June 12, 2022,Säntis Schwägalp Richtung Potersalp, den Bergwanderweg hinauf, vorbei an den Nasenlöcher zur Hintere Öhrligrueb, weiter zur Rossegg dann über den Blauschnee und zum Schluss die Himmelsleiter hinauf auf den Säntis

Schwägalp in the direction of Potersalp, up the mountain hiking trail, past the nostrils to the Hintere Öhrligrueb, on to Rossegg, then over the blue snow and finally up the ladder to heaven on the Säntis.
This is really a beautiful hike, with a certain difficulty. You will be rewarded with fantastic house views, super beautiful mountains.

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June 22, 2025,vertical hike ⛰️🥾🔥 Schwägalp to Säntis via Nasenlöcher Route

Alpine route. Only for experience hikers with alpine mountaineering and some climbing skills ⚡

October 11, 2023,Schwägalp - Nasenlöcher - Öhrli (90%) - Höchnideri - Säntis

Under the best conditions (dry conditions) for the blue and white T4 nostril route we went up to Öhrligrueb and finally T3 to Säntis. 😍 We've wanted to do this route for 2 years but unfortunately the conditions didn't allow it before. Since I was traveling today with a dear friend who is a climber, we decided to take a …

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