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Saxer Lücke – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Sämtisersee

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Saxer Lücke – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Sämtisersee

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Saxer Lücke – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Sämtisersee

07:32

18.0km

1,020m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 11.8 km for 62 m

After 13.4 km for 46 m

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Restaurant

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2.11 km

Views from Hochhus

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Great view from the "Grüezii-Wäg" of the Saxerlugga and Chrüzbärga... Simply impressive.

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3.32 km

Please do not encourage others to camp there too. It is forbidden and nature suffers as a result. There is rubbish from campers everywhere and there are plenty of other places where you can camp, just not here! leave your tent at home or in the car. Thanks =)
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please don't encourage others to camp there too. It is forbidden and nature suffers as a result. There is rubbish from campers everywhere and there are plenty of other places where you can camp, just not here! leave your tent at home or in the car. Thanks!

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4.26 km

Bollenwees Mountain Inn at Fälensee

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The Bollenwees mountain inn is located directly on the idyllic Fählensee in the middle of a breathtaking mountain world.

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5.25 km

Stiefelwald

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7.98 km

Lake Sämtiser

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Sämtisersee at 1200 meters
As with Fählensee, there is no outflow to be seen here. The water from both lakes flows underground and reappears in the Rhine Valley. Outflow or not, enjoy a refreshing swim!
The water level fluctuates greatly, which is why Sämtisersee almost dries out in very hot summers.
Text / Source: Appenzellerland Tourism
appenzell.ch/de/alpstein/perlen-des-alpsteins/saemtisersee.html

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8.34 km

View of Sämtisersee

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Sämtisersee, Alpstein region
The picturesque Sämtisersee is located above Brülisau in the municipality of Rüte in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The Appenzell mountain lake is located at the foot of the Hoher Kasten in the Alpstein region at an altitude of around 1200 meters above sea level. The Seealpsee and the Fälensee, the other two larger lakes in the Alpstein, are each about three kilometers (as the crow flies) to the southwest. The Sämtisersee is fed by various streams, especially the Sämtiserbach.
Text / Source: schweizersee.ch
schweizersee.ch/saemtisersee

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10.8 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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12.5 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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14.9 km

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15.5 km

View of the Rhine Valley

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Great view over the sloping rocks down into the Rhine Valley!

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18.0 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.69 km

2.61 km

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.26 km

1.55 km

650 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (1,200 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Frümsen - Saxer Lücke - Sämtisersee - Glogger - Frümsen

The climb from the Frümsen mountain station, past the Alpeel, up to the Rohner Lücke at 1925m above sea level is quite doable. If you don't like steep climbs or suffer from tick phobia (you often walk through tall grass), you might want to take the cable car up the mountain. After that, the walk continues leisurely to the Saxer …

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May 16, 2024,Alpsteingebirge🏔🇨🇭 Saxer Lücke: Geologischer Wanderweg Alpstein 988: Hoher Kasten🏔 über Staubernkanzel🏔, Saxer Lücke, Bollenwies Fählensee, Sämtiersee bis Brülisau (Luftseilbahn Hoher Kasten, Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden)

The hike went over the ridge to the Kreuzberge from the Hoher Kasten past the Staubern with phenomenally beautiful views, like in a picture book. The two karst lakes Fählensee and Sämtiersee are fantastic. The paths are short, wide paths that are secured. There are rope safety devices and fences on sloping areas. There are some rocky areas and a …

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November 11, 2024,Brülisau - Bollenwees, Fählensee - Saxerlücke - Staubern - Hoher Kasten

Challenging, beautiful hike with lots of gravel and shade, but also beautiful views. Both the Sämtisersee (1209m) and the Fählensee (1446m) have an underground drain! Steep slopes require great caution. Worthwhile stop at the Staubern mountain inn (1745m) and then at the revolving restaurant on the Hoher Kasten (1791m). Sightings of chamois were great, as was a nearby woodpecker and …

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September 5, 2021,🇨🇭 Brülisau - Sämtisersee - Fählensee - Saxer Lücke - Staubern - Kastensattel - Hoher Kasten

Finally another tour in the Alpstein - and what a tour! As far as Bollenwees, the paths are usually quite steep, but wide and easy to walk on. The Sämtisersee very shortly after "sunrise" (= sun comes out over the ridge) was beautiful. From Bollenwees there are also super beautiful, exciting paths (T2), which are almost always easy to walk, …

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July 11, 2026,Brülisau-Saxer Lücke-Hoher Kasten

Incredible route pushed me to my limits 🫣 even so I recommend it 💯, it remains one of my favorite routes

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July 5, 2024,2024-07-05 - 🇨🇭 Brülisau - Bollenwees - Hoher Kasten

Really nice hike in great weather conditions! 🤗
We found it a bit strenuous, but it was definitely worth it.

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June 21, 2023,🇨🇭 Wanderung im Appenzellerland - Von Hoher Kasten bis Brülisau

The starting point of the tour was the Brülisau valley station. The cable car took us to the 1794 m Hoher Kasten. Once at the top, a thick cloud front covered the view within a few minutes. The paths are narrow but easy to see despite the fog. However, you have to stay focused as it is a steep descent …

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August 23, 2022,🇨🇭🥾 Wanderung Hocher Kasten 🚠 Saxer Lücke-Bollenwees-Plattenbödeli 23.08.2022

The Geological Panorama Trail runs along the gentle but sometimes exposed ridge from the Hoher Kasten via Staubern past the Saxerlücke to the Bollenwees. Every few meters you discover new perspectives and perspectives. Countless peaks are visible near and far. But the view of the Rhine Valley, the Alpstein and the Appenzellerland tempt you to stop and look at the …

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Saxer Lücke – Hoher Kasten Summit loop from Sämtisersee

Views from Hochhus

Saxer Lücke

Bollenwees Mountain Inn at Fälensee

Lake Sämtiser

View of Sämtisersee

View of Sämtisersee and Alpstein Mountains

Hoher Kasten Summit

View of the Rhine Valley

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