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Hinterrugg

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  • Location: Walenstadt, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    June 10, 2025

    Hiking

    The Hinterrugg (or Hinderrugg) is the highest peak (2306 m above sea level) of the Churfirsten group in the Appenzell Alps.
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    September 28, 2023

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    Here on the Hinterrugg you can enjoy the peace and the view of Lake Walen and the Electors, who lie at your feet.
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    July 24, 2019

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    Since most people are on the Chäserrug, it is much quieter on the Hinterrugg and the view from here is at least as nice. And besides, in the back of the Hinterruggs (the more east you go) even the Walensee is wonderful to see.
    The variety of vegetation up here is also very impressive and beautiful. A very worthwhile goal.
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    Chäserrugg – View of Säntis and Schafsberg loop from Unterwasser (Iltiosbahn)

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,270 m

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    Location: Walenstadt, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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