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Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Rüte

View of Brülisau and Säntis – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

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Switzerland

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Rüte

View of Brülisau and Säntis – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

Moderate

4.6

(34)

290

hikers

View of Brülisau and Säntis – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

04:43

10.3km

820m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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424 m

View over Brülisau and the Hoher Kasten

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Right from the start of Brülisau you have great views straight away, which is why I really appreciate Brülisau as a starting point.

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729 m

View of Brülisau and Säntis

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Beautiful view down to Brülisau with the Alpstein in the background... in 5 minutes you are in the village or 30 minutes up to the mountain inn Ruhesitz

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1.98 km

Gmeinhözli

Forest

3.58 km

Serpentine Ascent to Hoher Kasten

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The steep rise over hill and dale through several serpentines reveals a new great view on each loop. Unfortunately there is no break bank here, but the Hohe Kasten is not far away.

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4.78 km

Hoher Kasten Summit

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Very nice view and easy to reach thanks to the cable car.
Accordingly, you are rarely alone here.

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5.98 km

Cliffside Trail Under Hoher Kasten

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A nice walking trail. It goes over hill and dale here and the path is often exposed.
The landscape is simply breathtaking and fascinatingly beautiful.

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6.05 km

View of Sämtisersee and Alpstein Mountains

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There is no all-round view from the marked position! However, if you hike along the path, there are excellent views overall (somewhat north and south): of the Hoher Kasten massif in the north-east; down into the Rhine Valley in the southeast; to the southwest in the valley between the two mountain ranges of the Alpstein with the Sämtisersee and on these two mountain ranges - with good visibility up to the mighty Säntis in the center; to the north on the broad valley floor with Brülisau and Appenzell.

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8.19 km

Rickentobel Forest Section

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During the ascent or descent in this beautiful forest part you will be accompanied by the soothing rippling of the streamlet. This not so often done way leads among others in the direction of the high box, if you do not want to go on the usual hiking highway.
I often take the path to bypass the Brüeltobel, because I like the ascent and ascent on mountain trails rather than walking on a flat road. Some surefootedness you should bring along for the way, especially when it rained, the path is a bit muddy.

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10.0 km

Brülisau Village

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Brülisau / AI
Brülisau is in the Schwende-Rüte district in Appenzell (AI)
Brülisau is located at the foot of the Hoher Kasten at 922 m above sea level and is a starting point for many beautiful hikes. With the Hoher Kasten viewing mountain with 360° panoramic views.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

2.71 km

1.85 km

1.71 km

102 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.24 km

2.08 km

932 m

742 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 3 June

19°C

9°C

83 %

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View of Brülisau and Säntis – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Rüte

View over Brülisau and the Hoher Kasten

View of Brülisau and Säntis

Serpentine Ascent to Hoher Kasten

Hoher Kasten Summit

Cliffside Trail Under Hoher Kasten

View of Sämtisersee and Alpstein Mountains

Rickentobel Forest Section

Brülisau Village

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